When I entertain I like to be well prepared before the guests arrive. This recipe is great for a dinner party because most of it can be prepared in advance. This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled and is very versatile. The wine gives it a 'chef' prepared flavor!!
The unique, tangy flavour of goat cheese is lovely with chilled asparagus or green beans, or with a spinach salad with garlicky croutons. If you can't find fines herbes goat cheese, use 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried fines herbes and regular goat cheese. If made ahead of time, the dressing thickens and turns into a great dip.
Baked rice pudding tends to be firmer than the stove-top variety, and here its custard top adds luxurious richness.
Measure out the ingredients before you hit the road, then serve this up in short order to satisfy hungry campers. For variety and more nutrients, try some of the suggested add-ins.
Winston and Audia Barnett of Kingston, Jamaica, are volunteers for a Jamaica Tourist Board program called Meet the People, in which locals host visitors to give them a taste of island culture and cuisine, such as this classic side dish. Jamaicans call red kidney beans red peas.
