A back lane dinner invitation and a promise to bring something nice brought me to a neighbourhood grocery store looking for ideas. “I’m looking for an appetizer that will make a great first impression,” I said. “Figs, goat cheese, basil, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar” was the reply. My neighbours never forgot the figs. Here, with figs out of season, we switched them up with pears.

Bright and fresh, this Blueberry, Goat Cheese, and Herb Salad perfectly balances sweet and tangy. Mixed greens, juicy blueberries, creamy goat cheese, and toasted almonds are tossed in a vibrant blueberry vinaigrette. Easy, delicious, and perfect for summer lunches or as a side dish.

A healthy delicious summer salad with all the goodness you need for energy and wellness.

Saturday morning or any morning, scrambled eggs are delicious especially with the tangy addition of goat cheese.

Peeled asparagus is next level here baked to crispy tangy goodness with goat cheese and breadcrumbs.

A simple, delicious and tangy pasta with spicy eggplant and leeks.

Inspired by the classic Caprese salad–tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil–reinvented here with the sweetness of fresh peaches, the tanginess of goat cheese, bitterness of arugula and a kiss of honey and balsamic. Simple and irresistible.

A delicious lemon-marinated chicken with stuffed tomatoes.

A simple unforgettable appetizer. Figs, goat cheese, basil, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar.

A simple, easy to make recipe with the pungent flavour of goat cheese, perfect to make ahead, freeze, and warm for any meal.