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Goat's cheese

Goat's cheese is a versatile ingredient in the kitchen: slice the firm variety for a lovely toasted goat's cheese salad, or combine soft goat's cheese with ingredients such as lentils for easy eating.

 
 
Roquefort Cheese and Apple Strudel with Spiced Pickled PearsServes 6

Roquefort Cheese and Apple Strudel with Spiced Pickled Pears

In this strudel I have used two cheeses: Roquefort, which is a sheep’s cheese, and to go with it is a mild goat’s cheese. The apple inside is not meant to cook through but to remain crunchy. This, together with walnuts, leeks and celery, makes a won

 
 
Anchoïade with Toasted Goats' Cheese CroutonsServes 4

Anchoïade with Toasted Goats' Cheese Croutons

Anchovies, mi-cuit tomatoes, olives, oregano: all strong flavours, but combine them in a processor and you end up with this lovely pate-like result. Spread it on to toasted bread for a type of bruschetta - useful as nibbles at a party.

 
 
Red Onion and Goats’ Cheese TartServes 4

Red Onion and Goats’ Cheese Tart

An easy and quick vegetarian tart, this one uses ready-made puff pastry and a wonderful jar of caramelised red onions that should be a staple in your storecupboard.

 
 
Bruschettas with Goats' Cheese, Basil and TomatoMakes 12, to serve 4-6

Bruschettas with Goats' Cheese, Basil and Tomato

This recipe is simplicity itself, but it has a wonderful combination of flavours and a very crunchy texture.

 
 
Toasted Goats' Cheese with Blackened Sherry-vinegar OnionsServes 4

Toasted Goats' Cheese with Blackened Sherry-vinegar Onions

Toasted goats' cheese is a perennial favourite for veggies and non-veggies alike. Here, the blackened onions are the perfect foil for the cheese's rich creaminess.

 
 
Middle Eastern Tabbouleh SaladServes 6-8 as a side salad

Middle Eastern Tabbouleh Salad

This Middle Eastern salad is so pretty and summery, and if you have mint in the garden that is growing as wild as a jungle – as mine does – it's a wonderful way to use some of it!

 
 
Leek and Goats' Cheese TartServes 6 as a starter or 4 as a main course

Leek and Goats' Cheese Tart

This is what I call a wobbly tart – creamy and soft-centred. Leeks and goats' cheese have turned out to be a wonderful combination, and the addition of goats' cheese to the pastry gives it a nice edge.

 
 
Roasted Tomato and Goats’ Cheese Tart with ThymeServes 6

Roasted Tomato and Goats’ Cheese Tart with Thyme

Delia describes this vegetarian tart as the 'easiest and most sublime tomato recipe on record'. We're sure you'll agree - serve it at barbecues, picnics and any other outdoor event.

 
 
Caramelised Balsamic and Red Onion Tarts with Goats' CheeseMakes 8

Caramelised Balsamic and Red Onion Tarts with Goats' Cheese

The long, slow cooking of red onions and balsamic vinegar gives a lovely sweet, concentrated caramel consistency. These are then spooned into crisp cheese pastry cases and topped with melted goats' cheese and sage. Serve them as a special first cours

 
 
Caramelised Onion Tartlets with Goats' Cheese and ThymeMakes 24

Caramelised Onion Tartlets with Goats' Cheese and Thyme

When we made these tartlets for the photography, we couldn't stop eating them! Crisp, light pastry with such a luscious filling – and also lovely as a first course at a supper party.