Ingredients

2 lbs goat cheese

2 medium sized red onions, peeled and sliced

1 tsp dry thyme

1 tsp cayenne

coarse salt and pepper

olive oil for sauteing

NOTE: if adding crab- 2 cans or 6oz crab, (lump crab, if the budget allows); if adding figs- 1 1/2 cups chopped fig

Preparation

Place sliced onions in a heated saute pan with olive oil and saute until a deep golden brown color has been achieved.

Add minced garlic and dry thyme and cook for 2 minutes.

Add salt and pepper to taste and place in either a cast iron skillet or a 1 qt dish and crumble goat cheese on top.

NOTE: if adding crab or figs- fold into the goat cheese mixture before baking.

Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Serve with baguettes and pears.