Bourbon Gorgonzola Wedge Food

STEAKHOUSE WEDGE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND CRISPY PANCETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Arrange the pancetta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
• Meanwhile, mash together the Gorgonzola, sour cream and lemon juice in a bowl. Add the milk and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the iceberg wedges and tomatoes on 4 plates. Drizzle with the Gorgonzola dressing and crumble the pancetta over the top. Garnish with the chives.

BOURBON BOG

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice. Add the bourbon, cranberry juice, lemon syrup, and bitters. Cover and shake vigorously until thoroughly mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up.) Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Drop 2 to 3 cranberries in the glass. Drink.
• Put the lemon wedges, sugar, and water into a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

ICEBERG WEDGES WITH GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine everything but the lettuce. Mash some of the cheese to thicken dressing.
• Core the lettuce and cut into 8 wedges. To serve, drizzle dressing over top of wedges and sprinkle with ground pepper.

WINTER SQUASH WEDGES WITH GORGONZOLA BUTTER AND HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Make the Gorgonzola butter:
• In a medium-sized bowl, pound the garlic and a hefty pinch of salt with the back of a spoon until a paste forms. Add the butter and cheese and mix until well incorporated. Set aside.
• Make the squash:
• Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and brush the squash wedges with a little melted butter. Add the squash to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, for a few minutes. Once the squash begins to brown up a bit, turn the wedges and continue to cook, turning them every few minutes, until they are tender, about 25 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
• Spoon a thin layer of the Gorgonzola butter onto a platter and top it with the squash. Sprinkle with the minced parsley, hazelnuts, and freshly ground black pepper.

ICEBERG WEDGE WITH CHUNKY GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• For the Salad: Cook pancetta in large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain the extra fat and set aside.
• For the Gorgonzola Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add 1/2 cup of Gorgonzola to the bowl and mash with a fork. Add the sour cream and whisk together. Serve or store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week.
• To assemble: Arrange iceberg wedges on plates. Spoon dressing over wedges and garnish with pancetta, radishes, cherry tomato halves, and remaining gorgonzola crumbles.