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Appetizer Chèvre Bites with Spices

Appetizer · Provencal Recipes · Taste · Viktorija Todorovska

This easy-to-make appetizer uses local goat’s cheese (chèvre), ripe tomatoes and fresh peaches with just the right amount of spice. The recipe (bouchees de fromage de chèvre aux epices) is found in Provence Food and Wine: The Art of Livingblank with tempting photos (like the one above) by François Millo.

Enjoy these Chèvre Bites with Spices with a glass of chilled Provencal rosé!

Chèvre Bites with Spices Appetizer @SipTasteShare

Chèvre Bites with Spices

This simple recipe for Bouchees de fromage de chèvre aux epices is more of a presentation for chèvre with a variety of flavours. Perfect as an apéritif or part of a summer meal with a crisp, aromatic Provence rosé.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French, Provencal
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 6- ounce Logs Mild Chèvre
  • 2 ripe tomatoes sliced width-wise
  • 1 Ripe Peach sliced
  • 1 teaspoon mild paprika
  • 1 teaspoon hot paprika
  • 1 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Slice the chèvre into ¼-inch slices and arrange on a large serving platter.
  • Place the tomato slices over ¼ of the chèvre slices and grind some black pepper.
  • Place the peach slices over ¼ of the chèvre slices and grind some black pepper.
  • Blend the mild and hot paprika and roll ¼ of the chèvre slices in the mixture.
  • Sprinkle the remaining chèvre slices with the thyme and grind some black pepper.
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Viktorija Todorovska

A Mediterranean soul, Viktorija Todorovska loves nothing better than exploring the foods, wines, and trails of this sunny region, savouring life. Currently living in Nice, she immerses herself in the art of living

Cookbook author, teacher, and sommelier, Viktorija is passionate about sharing her knowledge of food and wine with the world. She writes, teaches classes and guides travellers through her favourite towns and villages. Find out more about Viktorija on her website Sip Taste Share.

Meet Viktorija and discover the secrets of Provencal rosé during her weekly Rosé Wine Tasting with Niçoise Street Food class at Les Petits Farcis in Nice's Old Town.

Check out Viktorija’s books on Provence:

Provence Food and Wine: The Art of Living
and
Nice Cuisine and the Art of Living

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