Cooking with FOX 7: Herb Crusted Goat Cheese

Mary Olivar with Whole Foods has a recipe for an easy and elegant appetizer that's perfect for holiday entertaining.

The recipe serves four to six is as follows:

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh marjoram
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
• 2 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1 (4- to 6-ounce) log fresh goat cheese
• Crostini or crackers for serving

Method

• In a pie plate, stir together thyme, marjoram, lemon zest, sage and basil.
• Roll cheese in mixed herbs until completely coated.
• Place cheese on a serving plate with crostini or crackers.