Marinated Goat Cheese: An Easy, Pretty, Extra-Flavorful Appetizer

is delicious right out of the package, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get creative with it. Marinating it in extra-virgin olive oil with flavorings like garlic, thyme, fennel seed, and lemon peel infuses it with flavor. It can be used the way a regular goat cheese would: crumbled in salads, spread on a warm baguette as part of a sandwich, or, our favorite, served simply with crackers.

You don't need to go crazy with ultra-expensive olive oil, but you do want to at least get a decent extra-virgin one, and you should make sure that you like the flavor of the oil by itself before you mix it with your chèvre. The beauty of marinated goat cheese is that you can use any flavors you like. A sweet version with honey and lavender is delicious, but you can also get spicy with fresh chili and lemon peel. Look at your spice rack and choose a couple that work well together, add a strip or two of citrus peel, and some fresh herbs if you have them. We love pink peppercorns for their fruity spice and festive color, but don't worry if you can't find them.

Jars of marinated goat cheese can be made ahead, but be mindful of proper food-safety practices: botulism is a very real risk with garlic- and herb-infused oils. After making your marinated cheese, keep it refrigerated and use it within one week. The oil will turn cloudy and sometimes even congeal when chilled, but that's fine—just take it out of the refrigerator about an hour before you plan to serve it and it will melt and regain its original clarity.

A note about the shape: you can either roll the cheese into balls or simply slice the log into rounds before marinating. To cut the cleanest slices, forgo a knife and use dental floss or a cheese wire if you have it, and make sure the cheese is still chilled. The rounds fit a bit more easily into the jar but there's no difference in flavor. And really, flavor is what this is all about.

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