Quatro-peppered goat cheese log

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsWhole black peppercorns
2teaspoonsWhole white peppercorns
2teaspoonsDried or pickled green peppercorns
1teaspoonCaribe (crushed N. New Mexico hot red chile)
2tablespoonsFinely minced parsley
1(7-8 oz) log Montrachet or similar goat cheese
Thin; plain, white crackers, such as Carr's water cracker

Directions

In a spice grinder or blender, grind black, white & green peppercorns together. Combine with caribe & mix well. Spread pepper mixture on a sheet of waxed paper. On a second sheet of waxed paper, spread parsley in a even layer as long as cheese log. Roll cheese in pepper mixture, using all pepper mixture and taking care to coat cheese uniformly. Then lightly roll and press log into parsley. If made ahead, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 3 days. Serve at room temperature on an attractive board or plate, accompanied with crackers. Makes 8 servings.

From the <Hotter Than Hell!>, by Jane Butel, ISBN 0-89586-646-3 (0-89586-542-4 paperback). Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .