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.
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.
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)
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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Comments:
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)
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.
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.
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.