https://notes.monocularjack.com/tags/appitzer/Recent content in Appitzer on monocularjackHugoen-ushttps://notes.monocularjack.com/docs/recipes/food/sonoma-goat-cheese-torta/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://notes.monocularjack.com/docs/recipes/food/sonoma-goat-cheese-torta/<h2 id="ingredients">Ingredients <a href="#ingredients" class="anchor" aria-hidden="true"><i class="material-icons align-middle">link</i></a></h2><ul> <li><code>1 lb</code> mild goat cheese</li> <li><code>1/2 cup</code> unsalted butter, semi-melted (1 stick)</li> <li><code>6 oz</code> sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (but drained)</li> <li><code>2 cups</code> basil, firmly packed</li> <li><code>4 cloves</code> of garlic</li> <li><code>1/2 teaspoon</code> salt (pinch)</li> <li><code>1/2 teaspoon</code> pepper</li> <li><code>1/3 cup</code> olive oil</li> </ul> <h2 id="instructions">Instructions <a href="#instructions" class="anchor" aria-hidden="true"><i class="material-icons align-middle">link</i></a></h2><h3 id="1-blend">1. Blend <a href="#1-blend" class="anchor" aria-hidden="true"><i class="material-icons align-middle">link</i></a></h3><ol> <li>Blend goat cheese and semi-melted butter <ul> <li>consistency of spreadable cream cheese</li> <li>set aside</li> </ul> </li> <li>Blend sun-dried tomatoes <ul> <li>consistency chopped but spreadable</li> <li>set aside</li> </ul> </li> <li>Blend basil, garlic, salt, pepper <ul> <li>drizzle in oil while blending</li> <li>consistency of puree</li> <li>set aside</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <h3 id="2-assemble">2. Assemble <a href="#2-assemble" class="anchor" aria-hidden="true"><i class="material-icons align-middle">link</i></a></h3><ol> <li>Line a <code>3 cup</code> mold or loaf pan with plastic wrap</li> <li>Spread <code>1/3</code> goat cheese</li> <li>Spread <code>1/2 cup</code> basil mixture</li> <li>Spread <code>1/3</code> goat cheese</li> <li>Spread all sun-dried tomatoes</li> <li>Spread with remaining goat cheese</li> </ol> <h3 id="3-refrigerate">3. Refrigerate <a href="#3-refrigerate" class="anchor" aria-hidden="true"><i class="material-icons align-middle">link</i></a></h3><ol> <li>At least one hour.</li> </ol> <h3 id="4-serve">4. Serve <a href="#4-serve" class="anchor" aria-hidden="true"><i class="material-icons align-middle">link</i></a></h3><ol> <li>Flip onto plate, eat with crackers or other crunchy fun things</li> </ol> <h2 id="origin-story">Origin Story <a href="#origin-story" class="anchor" aria-hidden="true"><i class="material-icons align-middle">link</i></a></h2><p>My mom makes this for special occasions, and since we consider seeing family a special occasion we have this a lot. It always reminds me of family and seeing everyone over the holidays</p>