How can I use goat cheese in place of regular (cow’s milk) cheese?
A. (from Vickilynn): There are different types of goat milk cheese, just like cow milk cheese and the use depends on the type. I currently make chevre – a semi-soft spreadable cheese that we use on crackers, salads, sandwiches, even pizzas. You can use chevre whipped with ranch dressing for a veggie dip, or anything that calls for cream cheese, like cheesecake. Or try it as a filling for lasagna or ravioli for dinner tomorrow. Sprinkle some garlic & chives in, mix well and spread on bagels, crackers etc. Add onion powder for a change. Last week I was watching the chef Emeril Lagasse on television and he brought out some wonderful goat chevre cheese and used it in his recipes. I turned to my daughter Rachel and said “Hey, we’re mainstream gourmet!” I also make a stretchy, melty, mozzarella that is absolutely awesome on grilled cheese sandwiches, pizzas, toast, etc. We also slice it an eat it like any other cheese. I make a plain goat mozzarella that my neighbor melts over tortilla chips
