Yup, you read that right. One day, some marvelous comfort food-lovinโ American declared that August was going to be National Goat Cheese Month. And for that, we are forever grateful. We know that tasty flavor can be strong. But fear not! Here are 20 beautiful and balanced ways to start celebrating this glorious month of goat cheese.
1. Watermelon, Fig + Goat Cheese Salad: This watermelon and goat cheese combo is one of the most refreshing salads youโll ever try. Itโs the perfect picnic basket ingredient. (via Cook Shoot Blog)
2. Goat Cheese, Honey + Pistachio Cheesecake With Meyer Lemon Cream: Looking for a rich and delicious dessert to serve at your next dinner party? Youโve found it right here. (via The Kitchn)
3. Marinated Beet Salad With Goat Cheese + Pistachios: Put those white clothes away! This nutrient-rich beet salad is all youโll want to eat for days. (via Taste Food)
4. Goat Cheese Stuffed Apricots With Honey: Oh man. Juicy apricots filled with creamy goat cheese and topped with sugary, drizzled honey? Weโre drooling. (via Domestic Fits)
5. Fresh Fig, Goat Cheese, Honey + Almond Panini: Figs and goat cheese are like the Angie and Brad of fruit and cheese combinations. Their contrasting flavors just go together so well. (via Aggieโs Kitchen)
6. Spinach, Tomato + Goat Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash: Spaghetti squash isnโt something that you hear about all that much, but itโll definitely be making more appearances in your kitchen after you try this recipe out. Weโre suckers for stuffed vegetable dishes. (via BSโ in the Kitchen)
7. Flatbread With Goat Cheese + Caramelized Onions: So simple, yet so tasty. Just the way we like it. (via Garnish with Lemon)
8. Grilled Peach Salad With Prosciutto + Goat Cheese: Itโs still summer, folks! Grill it all up while you can. (via Everyday Southwest)
9. Goat Cheese + Strawberry Bruschetta: Goat cheese is apparently a really great binding factor between sweet and savory foods. This strawberry bruschetta is like nothing weโve ever seen before. (via Driscollโs)
10. Potato, Squash + Goat Cheese Gratin: We heart all kinds of cheese, but potatoes and squash definitely need a bolder-tasting variety to liven them up. Thatโs where goat cheese swoops in to save the day! (via The Kitchn)
11. Goat Cheese + Tomato Salad Bruschetta: Weโre really excited about trying out that strawberry bruschetta, but weโve still got a soft spot for the more traditional tomato variety. (via Spoon and Chair)
12. Caramelized Onion, Butternut + Goat Cheese Pizza: This pizza is so gosh darn beautiful. And, as if it could possibly get anymore interesting, the crust is grain-free. (via Natural Noshing)
13. Stuffed Pepper With Goat Cheese + Sage: These stuffed peppers are some of the easiest to make, and are the tastiest hors dโoeuvres youโll ever come across. You might need to make a lot though, beause theseโll be gobbled up pretty quickly. (via Horses + Heels)
14. Warm Leek + Goat Cheese Dip: We know itโs summer, but we absolutely love dips that make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. You could even serve this one with some freshly cut veggies to keep it light. (via Ryan Bakes)
15. Kale Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomato + Goat Cheese Pasta: Kale, sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese are definitely a new combination to us. We canโt wait to try this out! (via Little Leopard Book)
16. Apple + Goat Cheese Turnovers: Turnovers are always a fun treat to enjoy. Theyโre like mini handheld pies! (via Treat Bake)
17. Farro, Cranberry + Goat Cheese Salad: Donโt know what farro is? Thatโs okay โ weโll fill you in! Itโs a super nutty tasting grain that youโll L-O-V-E. (via Lifeโs Ambrosia)
18. Strawberry + Goat Cheese Guacamole: Strawberries in guacamole?! But it works so well because the sweetness really balances out the saltiness of the goat cheese. Bust out the tortilla chips! (via Two Peas + Their Pod)
19. Roasted Zucchini, Black Bean + Goat Cheese Enchiladas: This vegetarian recipe is full of bright colors, handy protein and good nutrients. Plus itโs finger-lickinโ good. (via Sprouted Kitchen)
20. Beet + Goat Cheese Hummus: You might need to buy those beets in bulk, because this hummus is so pretty. And, you know, itโs delicious, too. (via A Beautiful Mess)
How will you be celebrating National Goat Cheese Month? Drop us a line in the comments below or on Facebook!