Giving full "pool party chic," Ina's sandwich goes beyond the familiar triangle-shaped, crust-free white bread version. It's ...

To make a creamy base for the veggies, I add a bright herb-goat cheese spread. For a caponata-inspired twist, I sprinkle on capers and olives.

Herbed Cheese with Pears, Pine Nuts, and Honey 8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese 4 tablespoons pine nuts 8 ounces fresh goat cheese, room temperature 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped ...

Cut 18 slices bread for crostini, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic, and run under broiler until lightly browned. Spread crostini with herbed cheese and place a shrimp on each one.

You can get creative with the cheese, too. I love a soft and tangy goat cheese or any kind of soft cheese like a savory herbed spread or even cream cheese.

If you're in a pinch for an appetizer, this herbed goat cheese spread is the perfect option.

This recipe makes 1 ½ cups. 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature 3 to 4 cloves of garlic ½ teaspoon red chili flakes 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 ...

Spread over a thin layer of zippy Dijon mustard, whipped herbed goat cheese fills the base before uniform and thinly sliced tomato, zucchini squash, red onion and eggplant are shingled on top.

I love spreading this garlic-and-herb goat cheese on a cracker with raspberry jam. Tess Lopez For a cheese that spreads like butter, don't skip the Emporium Selection garlic-and-herb goat cheese.