4 leek aged goat cheese Recipes

olive oil, leeks, trimmed, halved, and chopped (6 cups), yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced (1 cup), minced fresh thyme, divided, red pepper flakes, low sodium vegetable broth, garlic cloves, minced (1 tbsp.), prepared polenta , cut into 12 slices, crumbled aged chevre cheese (1/2 cup)

extra-virgin olive oil, mixed fresh mushrooms such as chanterelle , shiitake, oyster, cremini, and white, trimmed, then quartered if large, chopped shallot, minced garlic plus 1 whole clove, peeled, unsalted butter, chopped fresh thyme, kosher salt, black pepper, leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced crosswise, celery ribs, thinly sliced crosswise, carrot , thinly sliced crosswise, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, crushed coriander seeds, concentrated brown chicken stock (see cooks note, below), sherry vinegar, a bouquet garni of 2 sprigs thyme and 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley tied together with kitchen string, crottins* (small aged goat cheese rounds) at room temperature, mixed salad greens such as radicchio , frisee, and arugula, torn into bite-size pieces (8 cups), grilled or toasted slices of country bread

more) ice water, apple cider vinegar, unbleached all purpose flour, salt, chilled unsalted butter, whole milk, heavy whipping cream, egg, egg yolk, salt, crumbled aged goat cheese (such as bucheron), rind trimmed