Appetizer: Goat Cheese with Bell Pepper Dressing

from Bon Appetit

4 Tbs. olive oil
1/4 c. green bell pepper, diced
1/4 c. red bell pepper, diced
1/4 c. yellow bell pepper, diced
4 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. fresh rosemary, finely minced
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. ground fennel seeds
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 bay leaf
8 oz. unaged goat cheese
2 Tbs. toasted pine nuts
baguette slices, toasted

1. Heat 1 Tbs. olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Add bell peppers and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.  Reduce heat to medium low and add garlic, rosemary, coriander, fennel, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and remaining olive oil.  Simmer 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and allow to come to room temperature.

2.  Place goat cheese log onto a serving platter, spoon sauce over and sprinkle on pine nuts.  Serve with baguette slices.