Marinated Baked Goat Cheese

Ingredients:

• 6 rounds of Coach mild goat cheese (2-4 oz. each) either plain, herb or pepper coated)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 12 peppercorns
• 12 coriander seeds
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• French bread (1/3 loaf)
• 2-3 TBS olive oil

Dressing:

• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
• 2 TBS red wine vinegar
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Mixed greens (2-3 cups)
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Combine 1/3 cup olive oil with lightly crushed peppercorns, coriander seeds and rosemary. Add goat cheese rounds and marinate in the refrigerator 2-6 days (turning daily).

Cut French bread into 2" cubes. Heat 2 TBS olive oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add bread cubes and cook until golden brown and crisp, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels.

Prior to serving, heat oven to 425°. Remove goat cheese from oil and gently roll in breadcrumbs. Place on baking sheet and bake for approximately 10 minutes (or until breadcrumbs are light golden brown). While cheese is baking, combine dressing ingredients and toss with greens. Place goat cheese and croutons on greens. 6 servings.