Goat Cheese Aioli Recipes

CHEATER'S AIOLI

Steps:

• In a small, shallow bowl, combine the pressed garlic and lemon juice. Stir to combine and spread it into an even layer so the juice can work its magic. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes, so the lemon juice can absorb the garlic's flavor.
• Place a fine mesh strainer over another bowl. Using a silicone or rubber spatula, scoop the contents of the bowl into the strainer, then press on the garlic with the spatula to get as much juice out as possible. Discard the garlic.
• Stir the mayo into the garlicky lemon juice until combined. Taste, and adjust only if necessary-if the garlic flavor is overwhelming, stir in more mayonnaise by the tablespoon. If you want it to taste a little more interesting, add the Dijon mustard. For more tang, add another little squeeze of lemon juice.
• Aioli will keep well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 10 days. It will thicken up more as it chills.

STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM BURGER WITH GRILLED LEMONS AND GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Clean gills from mushrooms. Combine goat cheese, thyme, 1 teaspoon lemon juice mix well. Stuff seasoned goat cheese into mushroom cavity. Grill stuffed mushrooms 10 to 15 minutes, add lemons and bread to the grill. Combine garlic, mayonnaise and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice for aioli. Spread aioli generously onto bun. Add arugula, grilled mushroom and grilled lemons to burger.

GOAT CHEESE AIOLI

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Use as a yummy dip/spread for spicy shrimp or steak!

TURKEY & CRANBERRY PANINI WITH GOAT CHEESE AIOLI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add goat cheese and lemon juice. Mix with a rubber spatula to combine. Stir in tarragon, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. While the pan is heating assemble the panini. Slice the bread about a 1/2-inch thick. Smear one side of the bread with the goat cheese aioli. Place the turkey on the other slice of bread and top with the cranberry sauce and spinach. Place the cheese smeared slice on top and place assembled panini in the skillet. Top the panini with a slice of aluminum foil, then place a heavy skillet (or aluminum foil covered brick) directly on top of the panini and press down. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown.