Witlof-bites (Belgium)

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Witlof (Belgian endive), Goat's Cheese & Bacon Bites as a popular Belgian starter or a party snack. This is really the kind of dish that you just assemble as needed, so a recipe with rigid amounts seems rather forced here. It's all about frying off some bacon, cutting up a little endive, and assembling with a bit of cut or crumbled goat's cheese, nuts and some herbs. Nothing fancy, but oh so tasty!
Ingredients:

* Witlof (Belgian endive)
* Bacon rashers
* Soft Goat's cheese
* Halved (shelled) walnuts
* Celery Leaf or Flat Leaf Parsley
* Lemon juice
* Salt & Pepper

Preparation:
Cut the stalky end off the witlof to seperate the leaves. Now rinse under running water and drain. Pat the leaves dry gently. Assemble on a serving dish. In a dry non-stick frying pan, fry the bacon rashers until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Cut some goat's cheese into small squares or crumble. Top the small indentation at the bottom of each witlof leaf with a bit of goat's cheese, a bacon shard, a walnut half and a small sprig of herb. Now season, drizzle some lemon juice over the plate and serve.

Tips: Use goat's cheese for this that has not only been marinated in oil, but has been infused with herbs or chili.