ENTERTAINING
PAN SAUTÉED GOAT CHEESE CAKE TOPPED WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES Makes 8 appetizers
Blistered tomatoes : 1 pint grape tomatoes 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper , to taste
Preheat oven to 200 degrees .
Place grape tomatoes in baking pan . Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil , salt and pepper to taste .
Bake in 200 degree oven for six hours . Remove and let cool .
Basil purée : 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups ( packed ) basil leaves
1
⁄ 2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic Sea salt , to taste
Place fresh basil leaves in blender with extra virgin olive oil , garlic cloves , and sea salt to taste . Purée until smooth . Set aside .
Goat cheese cakes : 8 ounces fresh chevre
2 eggs , beaten with 1 tablespoon water 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups panko bread crumbs
Make one ounce balls with chevre . Dip in egg wash and panko bread crumbs .
Flatten and place in a pan coated with olive oil . Sauté until lightly browned .
To assemble , place blistered tomatoes on a small plate . Top with a goat cheese cake and drizzle with basil purée .
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