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Radicchio Gratin
with Ile de France Goat Cheese and Bacon


     Prepared by Cary Neff for Ile de France Cheese at Coquette Bistro in Philadelphia.
  • Ingredients
  • 12 Slices of bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. Tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Finely minced tarragon leaves
  • some Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup. Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup   Extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz. Ile de France Goat Cheese
Directions:
  • Preheat the broiler
  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Transfer to paper towel.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, soy, tarragon, salt and pepper. Whisk in both olive oils.
  • Add the radicchio leaves to the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Transfer leaves to a large baking dish. Sprinkle the raddichio with the bacon, then cover with the cheese.
  • Broil until the radicchio is wilted and the cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve as a side dish with meat, fish or chicken
 
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Aug08 Rating: 2.3/5 (4 votes cast)


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Orange zested goat cheese sorbet with
berries ratatouille and pomegranate glaze


Serves 4
  • Ingredients for sorbet:
  • 10 oz goat cheese (1 log)
  • 1 orange zest
  • 1 pint of water
  • 5 oz of syrup

  • Ingredients for berries ratatouille:
  • 5 oz of sugar
  • 1cup of cabernet Sauvignon
  • 8 oz of chopped berries (any berries of your choice)
  • 1 orange (juice and zest)
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Mint leaves for garnishing
  • Powdered sugar for garnishing

  • Ingredients for glaze:
  • 6 oz of pomegranate juice
  • 2 1/2 oz of red port
Directions for sorbet:
  • Boil water with syrup, reduce to half, then add the goat cheese, and orange zest. Put it in an ice cream machine, then let it chill.

Directions for ratatouille:
  • Dissolve 5 oz of sugar in a cup of cabernet sauvignon and let coll. Add the chopped berries, the cinnamon the orange juice and some zest and let simmer 5-7 minutes, till almost a jam like consistency. Let cool.

Directions for glaze:
  • Mix together the juice and port and let simmer until reduced to half, or into a syrup like consistency.

Serving:
  • Serve 2 large spoonful of berries ratatouille on a plate, top with the goat cheese sorbet and drizzle with the glaze. Garnish with mint leaves, and powdered sugar.

 
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Comments:

penni: that salad looks amazing, very easy to make and delicious, but the chef looks even better...can't wait to go to philadelphia!
(19.06.2008, 13:20)

Anna: Enjoyed watching the chef make this salad - very nicely explained and demonstrated which encouraged me to try making it myself. The salad came out great! Will definitely make again - the combination of pears and the goat cheese was delicious. Thanks!
(19.06.2008, 18:09)

EmilyB: Made last night - delicious blend of flavor! Loved the video technique tips on cutting pears, roasting almonds and the salad presentation. Does the chef have other recipes available or cookbook?
(20.06.2008, 11:32)

Charlie: This cheese with the pear, almonds and dressing makes a great combination
(20.06.2008, 13:41)

Rose: Great salad!
(20.06.2008, 13:54)

Anonym: Marge and Jon: Can't wait to try it. The chef did a marvelous job. We have tasted some of his other creations and he's the best!
(20.06.2008, 14:20)

Marge and Jon: Marge and Jon: Can't wait to try it. The chef did a marvelous job. We have tasted some of his other creations and he's the best!
(20.06.2008, 14:21)

the reasonable one: why did this marge and jon send the same e-mail 3 times? perhaps someone doesn't know how to use her new computer. the salad looks terrific.
(20.06.2008, 15:05)

Janice: The combination of ingredients in this recipe looks delicious. I just hope mine comes out looking as good as the one prepared by the chef. Can't wait to try it!
(26.06.2008, 21:36)




 
Pear and Almond Salad with Goat Cheese

Serves 4 - 6
  • Ingredients for vinaigrette:
  • 1 Bartlett pear (peeled, seeded and roasted)
  • 1 shallot (roasted)
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
  • 3/4 cup olive or grape seed oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

  • Ingredients for Salad:
  • 1 head Butterhead or Boston bibb lettuce cleaned
  • 1 bag baby spinach
  • 2 Bartlett pears sliced
  • 1 Log Ile de France Goat Cheese (10.5 oz)
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds (use the sliced and blanched almonds)
Preparation ofVinaigerett:
  • In a cuisinart or blender chop the roasted shallot and pear then add Dijon mustard and sherry vinegar. Slowly add the oil in a stream while blender is running. Season with salt and pepper.

Serving:
  • In a large bowl toss the greens and pears with enough dressing to coat the leaves. Plate the greens and top with the toasted almonds. Crumble a 1/4 of the goat cheese log onto each plate.
 
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judi: LOOKS LIKE THIS IS A TASTY RECIPE. CAN'T WAIT TO TRY IT!.
(06.05.2008, 09:14)

Don:The cheese really makes this dish look great. Can't wait to try it myself.
(06.05.2008, 12:13)

chezla: how do they come up with all these ideas. it's very inspiring
(16.05.2008, 10:02)

steve: that looks horrid i like the cheese but this guy has no clue what he is doing i would never eat that
(24.05.2008, 21:43)

Ile de France web team:Answer to Mona (April recipe): - Chef Franck Coe is from Ireland.
(31.05.2008, 14:50)

penni: that salad looks amazing, very easy to make and delicious, but the chef looks even better...can't wait to go to philadelphia!
(19.06.2008, 13:20)

Anna: Enjoyed watching the chef make this salad - very nicely explained and demonstrated which encouraged me to try making it myself. The salad came out great! Will definitely make again - the combination of pears and the goat cheese was delicious. Thanks!
(19.06.2008, 18:09)

EmilyB:Made last night - delicious blend of flavor! Loved the video technique tips on cutting pears, roasting almonds and the salad presentation. Does the chef have other recipes available or cookbook?
(20.06.2008, 11:32)

Charlie:This cheese with the pear, almonds and dressing makes a great combination
(20.06.2008, 13:41)

Rose: Great salad!
(20.06.2008, 13:54)

Marge and Jon:Can't wait to try it. The chef did a marvelous job. We have tasted some of his other creations and he's the best!
(20.06.2008, 14:22)

the reasonable one:why did this marge and jon send the same e-mail 3 times? perhaps someone doesn't know how to use her new computer. the salad looks terrific.
(20.06.2008, 15:05)

Janice: The combination of ingredients in this recipe looks delicious. I just hope mine comes out looking as good as the one prepared by the chef. Can't wait to try it!
(26.06.2008, 21:36)








 
May 2008 - Lentil Tian with Brie

Serves: 4
  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup baby French lentils
  • 1 green zucchini, cut into 1/2" slice
  • 1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2" slice
  • 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2" slice
  • 1 tomato, cut into 1/2" slice
  • 1/4 cup fruity olive oil
  • 4-6oz. Ile de France Brie
Direction:
  • Soak the lentils in water for 15 minutes, drain and place in a 4 qt pot. Cover with 2 cups water and simmer
    for 30 minutes.
  • Toss the sliced vegetables in the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables until soft, then slice into 1/4" strips and set aside.
  • Drain the lentils and allow to cool.
  • In four, 4" ramequins press about 3 tablespoons of the lentils into the molds, top with a few slices of Ile de France Brie,
    and cover with the grilled vegetables.
  • Bake at 350' for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, cool and allow the Tian to set, then turn them over into a shallow bowl.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with your favorite fresh herb.
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judi: LOOKS LIKE THIS IS A TASTY RECIPE. CAN'T WAIT TO TRY IT!.
(06.05.2008, 09:14)

Don:The cheese really makes this dish look great. Can't wait to try it myself.
(06.05.2008, 12:13)

chezla: how do they come up with all these ideas. it's very inspiring
(16.05.2008, 10:02)

Ile de France web team: Answer to Mona (April recipe): - Chef Franck Coe is from Ireland.
(31.05.2008, 14:50)





 



April 2008 - Galettes of roasted beets with Goat cheese with herbs and honey dressing

Preparation time: 1 hour·Serves: 2
  • Ingredients:
  • 3 medium sized beets (red, golden or candy striped)
  • 2 oz. of Ile de France Goat cheese (per galette)
  •  
  • For the herbs and honey dressing
  • Ingredients:
  • 3 teaspoon of white wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves of garlic, roasted
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh herb mix: thyme, tarragon, and dill
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon of honey of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil or light olive oil
Direction:
  • Wash and clean the beets, pet them dry. Place them in foil, sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper and bake in the oven on a tray, or in roasting pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Let cool, then peel and slice evenly. Place a 3 ring on a plate, and fill it up with the beet slices. Mix the different types of beets for a more interesting look. Season each layer. Place a quenelle of goat cheese on top, remove the ring, and drizzle some honey and herb dressing on top.

Herbs and honey dressing preparation:
In a blender add the white vinegar, roasted garlic, herbs and seasoning, honey and mustard. Slowly add the grape seed oil. Mix well.
 
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RachelM: Absolutely wonderful!! I will definately try this.
(02.04.2008, 18:47)

Mercy:I made this and it was better than it sounded. Easy,quick and only fix it for someone that you love.
(08.04.2008, 14:51)

Mona: funny fellow. love the accent - is it Scottish or Irish?
(10.04.2008, 10:48)

Stinky cheese man:Awesome recipe!
(23.04.2008, 16:03)



 



March 2008 - French Alps favorite: Potato Apple Rosti

A quick and easy version of the potato pancakes with a French twist! Besides being served as a side dish with meat or fish, rosti is also eaten on its own, for lunch or even breakfast- an excellent choice with omelets in the morning.
  • Ingredients:
  •  
  • 4.5 oz of Ile de France Brie
  • 1 medium sized potato and 1/2 apple per person
  • Pine nut oil (or your cooking oil of choice)
  • Dab of butter
  • Pinch of Salt for seasoning
  • Some Pepper for seasoning
  • Savory or Thyme for garnish
  •  
  • Preparation time: 15-20 minutes
  • Peel and grate one medium potato and a half apple quickly. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper, and then gather into a round shape.
  • Preheat in a skillet the peanut oil first then add a dab of butter. (This way the butter won't burn). When sizzling hot, add the potato apple mix. Cook for about 3 minutes until brown on one side, then turn over and cook the other side for another 3 minutes. Place some Brie slices on top (cut the slices thicker if you prefer a heavier flavor)
  • Place the skillet in a preheated oven for 2-3 minute, allowing the rosti to cook through and the cheese to melt on top. Garnish with the fresh herbs - savory or thyme. Server immediately.
 
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Comments

Jessie: It's looks so delicious.
(05.03.2008, 08:57)

Tina: I agreed.
(05.03.2008, 09:00)

Bella: I will try this recipe!
(05.03.2008, 09:03)

Al: The chef is funny!
(05.03.2008, 09:24)

Fluffy: I agreed.
(05.03.2008, 09:43)

Meghan: The recipe looks delicious! A must do over the weekend...
(05.03.2008, 09:46)

John Q, Boston: Recipe look simple yet delicious. - Very usefull.
(10.03.2008, 16:47)

Why you want to know!: Looks good!
(30.03.2008, 19:49)

Kaz: Mmmmm
(30.03.2008, 19:50)

QUINCEMELEE TV: looks good... - WATCH QUINCEMELEE TV CLUB PENGUIN FANS
(30.03.2008, 19:51)