Introducing Start Local, a new recipe series from The Land Connection in partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau! Each recipe is designed with everyday cooks in mind, using ingredients from your local farmers markets, and filling in the rest with ingredients from the grocery store. So grab your shopping bag, meet your local farmers, and discover what’s in season across Illinois with Start Local!
Honeyed Strawberries with Whipped Chèvre
Equipment
- Bowl
- fork or whisk
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Spoon
- grill, toaster, or skillet
Ingredients
Farmers Market Ingredients
- 1 pint strawberries
- 4 oz chèvre
- 2 tbsp honey
- few sprigs mint (optional)
- crusty bread from a market bakery (optional)
Pantry Staple
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Hull and halve the strawberries (leave whole if small). Toss with a dollop of honey (~Tbsp) and a tiny pinch of salt; let sit 10 minutes until juicy.
- Whip the chèvre with the other 1 Tbsp honey until soft and spreadable. Add a splash of water or milk if it's stiff.
- Spread the chèvre on a plate or toast. Spoon the strawberries and their juice over the top. Tear mint over it.
Notes
Substitutions
- Strawberries: any seasonal berry including raspberries and blueberries, or sliced rhubarb roasted 10 minutes with honey
- Chèvre: fresh ricotta or any soft farmstead cheese
- Honey: maple syrup
- Mint: basil or lemon balm
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.
