Goat cheese

A soft, tangy fresh cheese made from goat's milk. Crumbles beautifully over salads and warm vegetables, or softens into a creamy spread at room temperature.

Goat cheese

Used for

  • salads
  • pasta
  • beets
  • flatbreads
  • eggs

In the kitchen

  • Crumble.
  • Spread.
  • Dollop.

Picking it at the store

  • Should be bright white and smell fresh and tangy, not sour or ammonia-like.
  • Let it warm up 30 minutes before serving. Cold goat cheese is chalky; room-temperature is luscious.

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