In this recipe, the warm goat cheese croutons are the main focal point. They are substantial enough on their own to pair perfectly with a basic bed of mixed greens topped with a light drizzle of good olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. They provide just enough warmth and crunch to elevate this otherwise everyday combination to a special treat.

Ingredients

Goat Cheese Croutons:

8 oz. soft goat cheese, room temperature
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
½ cup Panko bread crumbs
½ cup coconut oil Continue reading →

The addition of salt-cure lemons to this recipe really brings it to life. Although it is very good without them, the lemons make you stop and think, “Wow. What was that?”

Don’t add extra salt to the salad without tasting, however. The briny cured lemons are very intense on their own, but season a larger dish like this perfectly.

You can make this recipe a day or two ahead and store in the refrigerator, so it’s perfect for taking to summer gatherings.

Ingredients

Salad:

1 cup Farfalle (Bow-Tie) Pasta, cooked according to package directions Continue reading →