Farm Stand Purchase: ENDIVE

Endive Spears Stuffed With Herbed Goat Cheese

Ingredients
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4 ounces goat cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Salt and Pepper
1 large head endive
1 ripe tomato, finely chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts

* In a medium bol, cream the goat cheese with the back of a spoon. Add the cream, thyme, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Add more cream if the cheese is thick. Cover refrigerate until ready to use. Bring to room temperature before assembling.
* Core the endive and separate into individual spears. Spoon the filling into the endive spears, filling each spear about halfway. Assemble on a plate. Sprinkle with the chopped tomatoes and pine nuts.
* Serves 8 to 10
* Enjoy !