Recipe: Les Amis’ Pecan Cheese Shortbread
is a favourite of Vancouver’s top chefs because of its unique cheese selection, quick turnover and affordable prices.
Founded in 1985, the family owned shop offers a selection of local and imported cheeses, charcuterie and more via its two locations in the city, at 1752 West 2nd Ave. in Kitsilano and 843 East Hastings St.
If you stop by to buy some cheese, I suggest storing it in its original paper or box, or you may wrap in parchment or waxed paper.
While cheese on its own is always a treat, I’m partial to the idea of adding a savoury spin to some shortbread with the addition of some delicious Gruyère. Here’s a recipe to try it at home, adapted from Disc Cookery by Jurgen Gothe published by Whitecap Books.
Les Amis’ Pecan Cheese Shortbread
½ lb (250 g) butter
½ lb (250 g) Gruyère cheese, grated
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) cayenne pepper
2½ cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour
½ cup (125 mL) ground pecans
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a food processor or in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine all ingredients and roll the dough into a log. Refrigerate until firm. Cut log into ½-inch (1 cm) slices and bake for about 10 minutes.
Pair this savoury cookie appetizer with a local Pinot Grigio, Riesling or a Gewürztraminer.
Makes about 24 cookies.
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Source: vancouversun.com