It may be the first day of spring but I’m holding on to comfort food with both hands until these chilly temps catch up. And I prefer said comfort foods to have butter and cheese. Lots of it.
Last Saturday night I had a few girls over for wine, cheese and chocolate. And too bad, there was cheese leftover. Um,😍😍😍! So Sunday afternoon we sliced up a French baguette and sweeped the fridge for some yummy odds and ends. My husband manned the combinations, I just helped with prep.
We enjoyed: goat cheese + jalapeño jam, classic Colby jack + sharp cheddar with Honeycup mustard for a sweet horseradishy zing, Brie + avocado, manchego + pesto Gouda with caramelized onion, roasted red pepper and garlic. Oh my word.
And to finish it off, I simmered a cup of leftover tomato soup with a tiny can of tomato paste, Italian spices and garlic for a savory dipping sauce. Oh my heavens. I highly recommend trying a similar tapas-style meal if you have veggies and cheese to use up. It’s tasty, ooey gooey and fun to eat. Plus, adding a spicy mustard, honey or jam will immediately elevate your grilled delight to gourmet status.