Le Ruths Italian Dressing With Gorgonzola Cheese Food

GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring the heavy cream to a full boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then continue to boil rapidly for 45 to 50 minutes, until thickened like a white sauce, stirring occasionally.
• Off the heat, add the Gorgonzola, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and parsley. Whisk rapidly until the cheeses melt and serve warm. If you must reheat, warm the sauce over low heat until melted, then whisk vigorously until the sauce comes together.

LE RUTH'S ITALIAN DRESSING WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE

Steps:

• Place in bottle and shake well. Make a day in advance and refrigerate. For Italian Gorgonzola dressing, add the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese to above recipe. Recipe Source: Le Ruth's Restaurant, Gretna, Louisiana

ICEBERG WEDGES WITH PANCETTA GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
• Stir the buttermilk, sour cream, and garlic in a medium bowl to blend; mix 2/3 of the cheese. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
• (The dressing can be made up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir to blend before using, adding more milk to thin the sauce, if necessary.)
• Arrange each of 6 lettuce wedges on 6 plates. Spoon the dressing over the lettuce. Sprinkle with the pancetta and remaining cheese and serve.

GORGONZOLA CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the Gorgonzola cheese, oregano, garlic, tarragon, basil, olive oil, milk, and vinegar in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
• In a large bowl, toss the Gorgonzola dressing with lettuce, avocado, and walnuts.

SIMPLE GORGONZOLA CHEESE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Crunble gorgonzola cheese into a food processor and add vinegar; run the machine until mixture is smooth.
• With the machine running,(DO NOT ADD OIL ALL AT ONCE)Add oil in a thin stream very slowly to emulsify.
• Taste, if needed add some salt.
• Tranfer oil to small jar; Serve over mixed greens & fruit.