Marinated Goat Cheeses | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 4 2-ounce crottins of Chavignol, or other French goat cheese
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon dried lavender blossoms
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups olive oil
• Edible flowers, such as pansies or nasturtiums, garnish
• Minced fresh soft herbs, such as parsley, dill or tarragon, garnish
• HOMEMADE CROUTONS:
• One 12 to 15-inch loaf French or Italian bread, cut into 1/4-inch or 1/2-inch slices
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper