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Pick up a log of goat cheese and you'll be the star of the appetizer club with these 5 delicious, easy. make-ahead recipes that all start with a log of goat cheese!
Sometimes you need a few magic tricks up your host or hostess sleeve, right? Especially when things are busy with work, family, traveling, sports, etc. And when holidays happen amidst all that, you REALLY need some culinary houdini tricks to pull out of the hat. That's exactly what we're here to help with today. We're featuring 5 Fabulous, Easy Appetizers to Make with a Log of Goat Cheese.
So, next time you grocery shop, throw a few goat cheese logs in your cart and have fun with these amazing goat cheese appetizer recipes! Just a heads-up, if you take any of these to a party, potluck or family get-together, you might want to stash a few copies of the recipe in your purse or pocket as you'll hear, "Who made that goat cheese appetizer?" and "Could I get the recipe?" Just sayin'...
Ready? Here we go, 5 of our favorite Goat Cheese Appetizers!
An easy, impressive appetizer with butter-toasted pecans, fresh herbs and dried fruit, this Butter Pecan Goat Cheese Log is crazy delicious!
The bonus? Read on!
This recipe offers free printable labels for gifting! Just leave a comment at the bottom of this post. We'll take care of the rest!
An easy, outrageously delicious appetizer. Serve this Herb Marinated Goat Cheese with warm crusty bread and make plenty, it will be gone before you can say "herb marinated goat cheese"!
Check out this Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer and tutorial on edible flowers. With lemon, thyme and honey, it's beautiful, crazy-delicious and so easy! If you don't have edible flowers, just use some fresh herb leaves and a generous shower of ground black pepper.
An easy, make-ahead appetizer, perfect for topping a cracker, crostini or wedge of warm pita. Everyone goes crazy over these Rosemary Goat Cheese Truffles!
A quick, easy, super delicious retro appetizer that will bring wows! This make-ahead Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Ball is party-perfect!
This last one might be the easiest of all. Just add your log of goat cheese to a cheese board, on its own or with a selection of charcuterie and other cheeses. Add a little jar of delicious appetizer jam, jelly or chutney and you've got an offering worthy of royalty! And if you're unsure about putting a pretty cheese board together, we've got a whole post to help you.
Here are a few of our easy jam, jelly and chutney recipes to serve with your goat cheese log:
This fabulous French Mandarin Fig Chutney is prepared with dried figs so you can make it all through the citrus season! It's wonderful on charcuteries and cheese boards, as a glaze for grilled chicken or pork, as a sandwich spread and SO much more!
This French Pumpkin Jam is a delicious, sweet concoction with warm fall spices, hints of apple and a touch of heat. Make it in less than 30 minutes!
This delicious Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam makes is a fabulous pairing for cheese and charcuterie boards, sandwich spread... and so much more!
This Cranberry Sriracha Pepper Jelly is a great appetizer spooned over cream cheese or goat cheese but there's so much more to do with it! It's lovely to serve at holiday gatherings with its vibrant red color and fabulous cranberry-forward flavor!
Those are just a few of our appetizer jams and jellies. You can check out the whole selection HERE. (Most of them have free printable labels for gifting!)
Thought for the day:
On His robe and on His thigh
He has a name written,
King of kings and Lord of lords.
Revelation 19:16
What we're listening to for inspiration:
If you enjoy any of these recipes, please come back and leave a star rating and review! It’s so helpful to other readers to hear your results, adaptations and ideas for variations.
Paula says
Hold I please have the labels for the tomato jam? It looks amazing!
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Sure, Paula!
Barbee says
I love pumpkin jam and I love your website! Please send the pumpkin labels.
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Thanks, Barbee! Sending the labels your way!
Kathryn Gearheard says
This is one of my favorite recipes. It’s absolutely delicious and some what unique as a gift in a jar. I make it every year. Thank you , Chris.
Kathryn Gearheard says
I was referring to the Sweet & Smokey Tomato Jam. I really love it.
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Thanks so much, Kathryn! Happy Thanksgiving!