What to do when unexpected guests stop by? Uncork a bottle or two of wine, and serve a quick appetizer, relax, and enjoy. Small finger foods are a wonderful option, and are perfect for the coffee table or the patio tray. In this video, Chef Eric Ripert creates scrumptious warm fresh goat cheese truffles blended with herbes de Provence and breadcrumbs, a simple treat that will take you less than 10 minutes to execute.
P.S. Did you ever wonder exactly what herbes de Provence is? Consisting of thyme, bay leaf, marjoram, rosemary, savory, fennel, and often lavender, this delicious mixture varies by the manufacturer. Pronounced “EHRB duh proh-VAWNS” the spice plants are abundant in southern France in the summer, and can be used to season anything from meats, fish, fruits, and even vanilla ice cream. You can grow your own, mix your own recipe, or simply buy a spice blend. Our favorite online spice shop (and no, it’s not because of the name!) is the Savory Spice Shop, which we discovered in Downtown Denver several years ago and have been devoted to ever since. Owners Mike and Janet Johnston offer freshly ground spices, blends, recipes, and even classes if you are lucky enough to live in the Denver area. We highly recommend them!
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