Stilton Stuffed Peppers With Spinach Salad Recipes

SUPER EASY SPINACH AND RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the baby spinach, red bell pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
• In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and rice vinegar. Toss with the baby spinach mixture, and serve.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH STILTON "CAESAR" DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients in the food processor until well mixed. Separately combine the egg yolks, vinegar, and lemon juice. Add to mixture in food processor. While processing slowly add oils until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• For the Salad: To make the tuiles, sprinkle the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano on a non-stick pan in a ring mold and cook it slowly on top of the stove or on a non-stick pan in a preheated low oven about 280 degrees until dry. Lightly toss the baby spinach in a bowl with the dressing. Stack the spinach salad on individual plates, laying a tuile halfway up and on top of the salad. Place the crumbled Stilton around the spinach.

SALAD-STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place a large pot filled halfway with water over high heat and season generously with salt. Halve the lemon, then juice it and set aside 1 tablespoon juice. Add the lemon halves and the remaining lemon juice to the water. Crush 3 of the garlic cloves and add to the water. Cover and bring to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water.
• Prepare the peppers by slicing off just enough of the tops to reveal the seeds. Remove and discard the seed pockets and stems. Trim the bottom of the peppers as needed so they stand up on their own. Finely chop the pepper tops and add to a large bowl.
• Gently lower the pepper boats into the boiling water until fully submerged. Cook until just crisp tender, 4 to 6 minutes. The peppers should hold their shape and stand up straight. Once cooked, place the peppers in the ice bath to prevent further cooking, about 1 minute. Drain the peppers upside-down on a paper towel-lined plate to catch any water that remains inside.
• Meanwhile, place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and chorizo and cook until the chorizo is just fragrant and the oil has a red hue, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and use a slotted spoon to add the chorizo to the bowl with the chopped peppers. Add 2 teaspoons of the hot oil from the skillet to the bowl, reserving the rest. The chorizo will crisp as it cools.
• Place the skillet with the reserved oil over medium heat. Add the bread to the skillet in an even layer. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the bread is browned and toasted, about 5 minutes. Finely chop the remaining garlic clove. When the bread is nearly toasted, add the garlic to the skillet and toss until it is distributed through the toasted bread. Set aside.
• Add the kale, vinegar and the reserved 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the bowl. Massage until the kale is slightly softened and coated. Add the dates, olives, parsley and toasted bread and gently toss to combine.
• Place the peppers upright on a serving platter. Mound the salad into each pepper. Generously grate the cheese over the salad. Sprinkle with the chopped almonds and serve immediately.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB-- SPINACH AND STILTON SALAD WITH GARLIC CROUTONS-- CHILLED MELON SOUP WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Cut leg of lamb in loin sections then marinate with 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 gloves garlic, curry powder, dried herbs and rosemary. Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight if possible. Then grill the loins for 15 to 20 minutes turning just once. Carefully flambe with pastis.
• Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and toss with remainder of garlic and 3 tablespoons of olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Toast croutons for about 15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven turning 2 to 3 times for even browning. Then toss croutons with spinach, Stilton, tomatoes, remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper.
• In a food processor, puree cantaloupe, apple juice, mango, orange and peach. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with basil and prosciutto.

WARM STILTON SALAD

Steps:

• Use kitchen scissors or a sharp knife to snip the bacon crossways into fat matchsticks. Heat a small, dry frying pan on a medium heat and add the bacon. Cook for about 10 mins, until the fat has run and the bacon is crisp.
• To make the dressing, reduce the heat in the pan to low and stir in 1 tbsp water, then the vinegar, honey and mustard. Stir well, scraping up any residue on the base of the pan. Stir in the oil, taste and season.
• Meanwhile, heat a ridged griddle pan or grill and cook the pears for about 5 mins on each side, until browned. Place in a bowl and mix with the cubes of cheese (this melts the cheese a little, making it nice and squidgy). Tip the spinach into a serving bowl, and scatter the cheese and pear mixture over. Top with the warm bacon dressing and serve immediately.