Creamed Corn With Gorgonzola Tomatoes And Pine Nuts Food

CREAMED CORN WITH GORGONZOLA, TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Scrape kernels off cob. Set a saucepan over medium heat, add kernels and cream, and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover, and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Stir in blue cheese and pepper; continue cooking uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
• In a small pan over medium heat, toast pine nuts until fragrant and golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Divide tomato slices among plates, and top with corn. Top with toasted pine nuts; garnish with fresh basil.

CREAMED CORN WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in corn kernels. Cook, stirring occasionally, until kernels are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and water until cream cheese is melted. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper.

GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat butter, add garlic and red pepper, saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, wine and chicken broth, cook five to eight minutes to reduce then turn off heat. Cover and set aside until ready to service.
• A few minutes before serving add gorgonzola, parmesan, cream and nutmeg, heat until cheese is mostly melted - serve with pasta.

CREAMED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and blend together with the flour.
• Add the corn, half and half, whipping cream, salt and sugar. Stir and heat until mixture begins to thicken.
• Stir in cheese and pour into a 2 quart casserole dish. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, GORGONZOLA AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate and cool; do not clean skillet. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon tomato oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté until tender, about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, basil, broth, cheese and prosciutto to skillet and bring to boil.
• Add sauce to pasta and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with pine nuts and serve.

RICOTTA/SPINACH TORTELLONI WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE & PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Roast pine nuts or slivered almonds in pan until very lightly browned.
• Set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
• Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes(if using) and saute until transparent.
• Add white wine and whipping cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
• Add Gorgonzola cheese and continue to simmer for 3 minutes.
• Cook Tortelloni according to package directions.
• Add roasted pine nuts, salt, pepper and drained Tortelloni to skillet.
• Turn off heat, cover and let sit for 2 minutes.
• Garnish with chives.
• Serve immediately.