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Red Grape, Blue Stilton Salad

Posted on by February 16, 2015

This Red Grape, Blue Stilton Salad came about when I needed a nice winter salad to serve with Boeuf Bourguinon. I was so focused on the main dish, that I forgot all about the salad. Fortunately, I had some leftover cocktail nuts on hand, so that’s where I started. Next up was the vegetable drawer. Since arugula is my favorite green, I usually have it in the house. The spiciness of the nuts and the arugula sent me to the fruit drawer. I definitely needed something a little sweet to balance things out. Thank goodness for these beautiful red grapes. Dried fruit would do in a pinch, too. Either cranberries or cherries would be perfect. Finally, I wanted to add a little cheese for some richness and I was hoping I had blue when I opened the cheese drawer. While the blue cheese I had on hand is English, not French, it turned out to be a perfect fit in the flavor profile department, and this delicious Red Grape, Blue Stilton Salad was bold enough to start of a meal as flavorful and decadent as Boeuf Bourguinon. … Continue reading →

Stilton Tart with Blueberry Sage Compote

Posted on by October 26, 2014

This Stilton Tart with Blueberry Sage Compote is a lovely thing to make for a New Year’s Eve cocktail party. One of the best parts about it is that since it’s made with a special stilton, it’s perfect as an hors d’oeuvres or as a savory dessert. It’s amazing with a special port or glass of champagne or wine. I’ve based my Stilton Tart with Blueberry Sage Compote on a Gourmet recipe, but it has a lot of updates. I have a 12-inch round fluted tart pan with a removable bottom, so I have it calibrated for that size. I add walnuts to the crust, and I serve it with a blueberry sage compote and my refrigerator jam. Cranberry chutney is also, lovely at Christmas, and I’ve also served it with leftover Thanksgiving cranberry relish. But there’s something about the blueberries with this Stilton Tart with Blueberry Sage Compote. Crust: ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup walnuts 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter; diced ¼ teaspoon salt 1-2 tablespoons ice water In a food processor, pulse the nuts into a flour-like texture. Add the flour and salt. Add in the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-size clumps. Drizzle … Continue reading →

Steak Salad with Grilled Peaches and Blue Cheese

Posted on by October 29, 2014

Steak Salad with Grilled Peaches and Blue Cheese is perfect for a gorgeous Summer night when you don’t want to cook inside but you want to serve up something a little special. So head outside and heat up your grill. Even though I don’t have outdoor space, you should enjoy yours, and if like me, you’re stuck inside, this works well on a grill pan, too. My Steak Salad with Grilled Peaches and Blue Cheese highlights summer corn and peaches is hearty and satisfying. The cool lettuce helps keep is refreshing for a Summer night. This Steak Salad with Grilled Peaches and Blue Cheese also allows you to enjoy that big red you’ve been craving now that we’re firmly into white season, or you can experiment with a lightly chilled shiraz or pinot. Don’t worry too much if it starts out too cold. The Summer heat will warm it right up and make it perfect for my Steak Salad with Grilled Peaches and Blue Cheese. … Continue reading →