Joi Roasted Grapes Crostini​

INGREDIENTS (Joi)

  • 4 Cups Red Grapes
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 Tsp Chopped Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 1 Tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 Tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Aged Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 Cup Misha’s Joi Cheese
  • 24 Slices Baguette, Lightly Toasted
  • 1 Tbsp Honey

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Stir grapes, oil, salt, zest, thyme, and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread out in one layer in the baking dish. Roast, stirring occasionally until caramelized (40 to 55 minutes).

  3. Remove from the oven. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the grapes and stir to coat. Set aside.

  4. Spread Joi cheese on the baguette, dividing it equally. Top with the grape mixture and drizzle with honey.

INGREDIENTS (Smoked Cheddar)

Macaroni & Cheese

  • 1 1/2 cups (dairy-free) butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (cashew) milk
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 3 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast (optional)
  • 4 ounces Misha’s Smoked Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp mushroom powder
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package’s directions. Drain and set aside.

  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine. Cook for approximately one minute, whisking often.

  3. Slowly pour in about 2 cups or so of milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Slowly pour in the remaining liquids, while whisking for 2-4 minutes until combined and smooth.

  4. Remove sauce off the heat and add mustard, nutritional yeast, the remaining spices, salt, and pepper. Whisk in smoked cheddar cheese. Combine drained pasta with cheese sauce and serve.

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