Appetizers, Goat Cheese & Fresh Herb Dip

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Appetizers

Goat Cheese & Fresh Herb Dip

1 cup (250 ml) goat cheese, softened

2 pieces lemon peel, without white pith

5 sprigs thyme, leaves removed or about 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons (15 ml) olive oil

1⁄4 teaspoon (1.5 ml) fresh ground pepper

Using GladWare® bowl, place lemon peel and thyme leaves in chopper and pulse until finely chopped. Remove power unit and add softened goat cheese, lemon juice, olive oil and pepper. Replace power unit and pulse until mixture is smooth, removing cover and scraping down sides occasionally.

Fit GladWare® bowl with lid and store dip in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving. Can be served as a dip for vegetables, or a spread for crackers or crostini.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Bruschetta Topped with Diced Tomato, Crispy Bacon & Fresh Thyme

16 small baguette slices, day old bread preferably

5 tablespoons (75 ml) olive oil, divided

2 plum tomatoes, core removed, cut in quarters

1⁄4 red onion, cut into 11⁄2 to 2-inch pieces to equal 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) chopped

1 garlic clove, peeled, core removed

5-6 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed Salt and freshly ground pepper

8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy

1⁄2 cup (125 ml) Parmesan cheese, cut into 1⁄2 inch cubes

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet. Using 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil, brush all slices lightly. Place in oven for 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and set aside.

Using GladWare® bowl, place tomatoes in chopper and pulse until chopped. Set aside.

Repeat above chopping steps with red onion until evenly chopped, garlic and thyme leaves together until finely chopped, cooked bacon until coarsely chopped, and Parmesan cheese until finely chopped.

In mixing bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) red onion, garlic and thyme and 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of olive oil. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Tomato mixture can be made up to 8 hours ahead to allow flavors to combine. Spoon mixture onto prepared baguette slices. Top each baguette with chopped bacon and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Place in oven for 5 minutes, until cheese just begins to melt. Serve immediately.

Makes 4-6 servings.