With its soft, spreadable texture and tangy, earthy notes, goat cheese  is a flavorful addition to many dishes. Whether you want to impress your guests at a party or try something a little different for dinner, here are a few delicious dishes you can make that use goat cheese.

A Guide to Using Goat Cheese

1. Creamy Pasta Sauce

Goat cheese is an ideal ingredient for making homemade pasta sauce. After melting 1 tablespoon of butter on low heat, add 3 cloves of minced garlic and bring the mix to a simmer. Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1/4 pound of goat cheese. Then, top it all off with salami, a pinch of black pepper, and your choice of basil or parsley to create a rich, flavorful sauce.

2. Salad Dressing

Goat cheese is a popular salad topping, but it can make an even greater impact as part of a dressing. You can make an easy salad dressing simply by whisking the cheese with vinegar and oil.

Since the cheese doesn’t have extra preservatives, it’s a healthier salad dressing option that goes well with a traditional green salad or a “warm” salad of roasted beets, greens, and carrots.

3. Strawberry Breakfast Tarts

Breakfast tarts serve as a sweet treat to start the day, plus you can incorporate your favorite tangy cheese into this popular snack. Mix flour, sugar, salt, butter, and cold water to form the dough. After rolling the dough flat, cut it into rectangles.

You’ll use two rectangles to make the tart—cover one side with strawberry jam and goat cheese, then seal the two sides together and bake. These tarts are even sweeter when topped with a strawberry glaze.

If you’re looking for goat cheese, specialty meats, or other delicious ingredients, find what you need at JJ International Delicatessen in Port Jervis, NY. Whether you’re picking up one of their meats or cheeses at the deli or ordering a sandwich, their excellent products and friendly service are sure to please. To learn more, visit them online or call (845) 858-1142.