Cheesy Extravaganza | Food & Wine

MENU: Cheesy Extravaganza

Wine Pairing: 2006 Château de Pizay Morgon

Gargantuan Gougères
These golden French cheese puffs, made with grated Gruyère cheese and the mild Basque pepper Piment d’Espelette, are almost twice the size of ordinary gougères. They’re a bit like crispy, cheesy, slightly spicy popovers.

Crostini with Creamy Ricotta and Chorizo
Luscious ricotta and spicy Spanish chorizo create a wonderfully savory crostini topping.

Crisp Pickled Vegetables
Tangy and slightly spicy, these crisp vegetables help to lighten this rich cheese-focused menu.

Barbecued Shrimp with Cheese Grits
Creamy grits made with extra-sharp cheddar cheese are a perfect foil to grilled shrimp slicked with tangy, bourbon-based barbecue sauce.

Goat Cheese Mousse with Red-Wine Caramel
The creamy, tangy goat cheese mousse is seasoned with chopped thyme and pairs beautifully crusty bread and a wine-caramel sauce for a sweet and savory dish.