Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Strata with Herb Oil

• 8 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup cream
• Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 fresh tomatoes, sliced 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick
• 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts, for garnish
• 3/4 cup fresh mint
• 3/4 cup fresh basil
• 1 cup olive oil
• Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. For the Filling: Combine the goat cheese and cream in a medium bowl.
2. Using an electric mixer, whip together the cheese and the cream.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Set aside.
5. For the Herb Oil: Combine the herbs in a food processor and pulse to chop the herbs.
6. With the machine running add the oil, salt, and pepper.
7. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
8. To serve: Using a serrated knife, cut the tomatoes.
9. Top each tomato with a spoonful of the goat cheese mixture.
10. Place a few tomatoes on a serving plate, drizzle with herb oil, and sprinkle with walnuts.
11. Serve.

goat cheese, cream, salt, tomatoes, walnuts, fresh mint, fresh basil, olive oil, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/fresh-tomato-and-goat-cheese-strata-with-herb-oil-recipe.html (may not work)