Planked Soft Cheese With Sun Dried Tomato And Basil Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

6 oz sun-dried tomatoes

3 cups boiling water

2 large garlic cloves, halved

1 cup fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup fresh flat leaf parsley

1/3 cup red or dry white wine

sea salt and pepper to taste

-1 cedar plank soaked for at least 4 hours

-1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

11 oz goat cheese

toasted walnuts for garnish

crackers or a baguette slices to serve

Preparation

pesto:pour boiling water over the sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and set aside to soften for 15 minutes. Drain, then place the softened sun-dried tomatoes, garlic cloves, basil leaves, parmesan cheese, parsley, wine and salt and pepper into a food processor and pulse until blended. Set asaide.

plank: Turn grill on medium. remove from water and dry off. Add the olive oil to both sides. place the plank in the grill with the goat cheese on top, close the grill and leave it on for about 15 to 20 minutes, until it is golden brown and smells smoky.

serve: place cheese and pesto on sliced warm baguette and serve. garnish with nuts