Another nice way with goat's cheese is a salad. e.g. A bed of mixed green leaves (including watercress if possible) tossed in balsamic vinegar and honey. Crumbled goat's cheese, sliced fresh nectarines and toasted split almonds on top. Flavours and textures work really well together, and it's pretty healthy too.
There are soft, spreadable ones and slightly harder types but I haven't ever had a 'chunky' goat's cheese like cheddar for example. U've seen the soft ones sometimes rolled in ash. I ty to use the slightly more crumbly ones, sold in a thin slice here in HK but if I can only get hold of the soft type I just sort of tear it in to mashy bits. Tastes more or less the same, maybe a bit milder? Can't remember...
Soft goats cheese is delicious when mixed up with chopped fresh basil, a little crushed garlic and some chilli (dried flakes) and then served smothered on grilled aubergine.
Speakintg of goat cheese, I've got a recipe for goat cheese souffle which requires 6 1/2 oz. of goat cheese, diced. Can anyone give me some suggestions on what kind of goat cheese to use ? I need specific names / brands. Thanks.