Gorgonzola With Roasted Peaches Recipes

BRUSCHETTA WITH GORGONZOLA AND PEACHES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Brush both sides of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and lay on a baking sheet. Broil until lightly browned, about 1 minute a side. While the bread is still hot, gently rub both sides with the garlic. Spread the cheese evenly over each slice.
• Peel the peaches and split each in half vertically, gently twisting the halves in opposite directions to separate them from the pit. Lay each half cut side down and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Divide each half in half again and fan the slices over the cheese. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and rebroil until peaches are soft and hot, about 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

GORGONZOLA WITH ROASTED PEACHES

Steps:

• Cut the peaches in half, stone removed & peeled.
• Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Place peaches, cut side up in an 8" baking pan.
• Fill each cavity with 1/2 tbsp honey, pour in 1/3 cup water & bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the peaches are tender, reserve syrup.
• Cut each half peach into 4 wedges and arrange peaches on 4 serving plates, spoon syrup over the peaches, let cool until barely warm.
• Divide cheese into 4 pieces and place a piece on each of the 4 plates along side the peaches.
• Sprinkle a 1/2 tbsp honey over the each serving.
• Sprinkle with almonds.

ROMAINE AND GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING AND SPICED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss oil with garlic in small baking dish. Cover dish tightly with foil. Bake until garlic is golden and tender, about 45 minutes. Cool. Squeeze garlic from skins. Reserve oil.
• Transfer roasted garlic to processor. Add honey, vinegar, cider and mustard and blend well. With processor running, slowly add reserved garlic oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss lettuce with 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese and enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and Spiced Pecans and serve.

ROASTED ROSEMARY-GORGONZOLA PEARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Cut thin slice from rounded side of pear halves, if necessary, so they'll rest level in pan. In 13x9-inch pan, arrange pear halves, cut sides up. Brush tops of pears with oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper and rosemary.
• Roast uncovered 15 minutes. Fill cored hollow of each pear half with 2 teaspoons cheese. Roast uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until pears are tender and cheese is soft. Sprinkle with walnuts. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.

GORGONZOLA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush the top of each one with olive oil or melted butter. Place a slice of pear onto each piece of bread, then crumble some of the cheese over the top. Sprinkle with walnuts.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the pears are browned and the cheese has started to melt.