Jalapeno and Goat Cheese Tartlets
4 roasted, peeled (optional) and de-seeded jalapenos
1/2 (half) small brown onion
1/2 (half) teaspoon crushed garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 egg
375g ricotta cheese
115g goat cheese
1/2 (half) teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 (half) teaspoon fresh oregano
pinch salt
1/4 (quarter) teaspoon ground black pepper
cherry tomatoes for garnish
Preheat oven to 180C or 160C fan forced.
Place jalapenos, onion and lemon juice in a food processor
and blend to a fine paste.
Add remaining ingredients and blend to a smooth paste.
Spoon mixture into pre-cooked tartlet shells and top with
a 1/4 piece of cherry tomato.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes.
Place tartlets on a wire rack and cool slightly to set.
Spicy Savouries
jalapeno peppers
savoury biscuits
tasty cheese
cherry tomatoes or roma tomatoes
Thinly slice the jalapenos and cut the strips in half.
Grate tasty cheese over savoury biscuits.
Place tomato slices on the grated cheese.
Place a jalapeno slice on the tomato.
Microwave for a few seconds until the cheese melts.
Include the seeds for a hotter taste.
Try corn chips in place of biscuits.
Pop a Pepper
jalapeno peppers
Philadelphia cream cheese
bread crumbs
2 beaten eggs or beer batter
Cut both ends off the jalapenos and cut in half, lenghtways.
Scrape out the seeds and pulp.
Fill each half with Philadelphia cream cheese.
Dip in the beaten egg mixture or beer batter and roll through
the bread crumbs.
Shallow fry in oil turning each piece over until golden brown.
Drain on a paper towel and serve whilst hot.
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