Peach And Blue Cheese Food

PEACH AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Peel 1 small watermelon (about 3 pounds), and cut the flesh into large chunks. Put them in a food processor along with 2 large ripe peaches, chopped, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, salt and pepper. Pulse the mixture, adding a few ice cubes, one at a time, if necessary, to get the machine going. Chill in the fridge. After pouring the soup into bowls, top with a few crumbles of blue cheese. Garnish: Fresh tarragon and a drizzle of olive oil.

PEACH AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the grill to medium or the oven to 250 degrees F.
• Add the peaches to a large bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat. Grill for 1 minute per side or warm for 2 minutes in the oven.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar, mustard, honey and remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt.
• Gently mix together the warm peaches, almonds, arugula and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. Toss with the dressing.
• Cook's Note: I love this served right on top of a steak but it is also great as a side salad.

PEACH AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven at 400 degrees F.
• Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Cover with another piece of parchment paper and another baking sheet on top to ensure the prosciutto stays flat. Bake for 30 minutes or until crispy, checking halfway through. Crumble the prosciutto.
• For the vinaigrette: Whisk the mustard, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar together. Slowly whisk in the canola oil. If needed, add 1 teaspoon water to thin the texture of the vinaigrette. Season the vinaigrette with salt, and pepper, to taste. Reserve.
• For the salad: Combine the lettuce, peaches, shallots, and olive oil. Mix well and add a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. Drizzle the vinaigrette and mix well. Plate the salad and garnish with crumbled cheese, chives and crumbled prosciutto.

PEACH & BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the ciabatta slices and drizzle with 1 tbsp oil. Make the dressing by whisking together the remaining oil, honey and lemon juice, then season to taste. Mix all of the other ingredients together in a large bowl and toss with the dressing before serving.

BLUE CHEESE AND PEARS

Steps:

• Spread soft blue cheese on pear slices and drizzle with honey.

GRILLED STEAK AND PEACH SALAD WITH CREAMY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Pat-dry the steak, season with salt and pepper, and place in a shallow glass pan. Pour 2 cups rosemary oil over steak, cover, and refrigerate for several hours. Turn the steak occasionally to coat both sides. Allow steak to come back to room temperature before grilling. Reserve 1/4 cup oil. Place a ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until very hot. Season the steak again and grill steak about 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove steak to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes before cutting in slices.
• Brush the flesh of the peaches with remaining rosemary oil. Place cut side face down on the hot grill pan for 3 minutes. Turn over and grill the other side just for 1 minute to soften. Remove and slice peaches into wedges. Toss the greens and herbs together and divide among plates. Fan the steak slices and peach wedges on top. Drizzle the dressing over steak and peach salad, garnish with remaining 1/4 pound crumbled blue cheese. Season with freshly cracked black pepper and serve.
• To prepare the rosemary infused olive oil: Warm oil and rosemary over low heat in a small saucepan. Allow to steep for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• To prepare the creamy blue cheese dressing: Whisk together 1/2 pound blue cheese with sour cream, lemon, vinegar and cayenne until smooth. Fold in chives, cover, and chill until ready to serve.

BLUE CHEESE & PANCETTA PIZZA WITH GRILLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Prepare the dough following the instructions in Basic pizza dough recipe in 'goes well with', right.
• Lightly oil, season and grill the peaches in a griddle pan or on your barbecue until lines appear, about 2 mins. Remove and cut into thinner slices. In a frying pan, fry the pancetta until crisp, then remove. Cook one side of the pizzas.
• Top the cooked side of the pizzas with both cheeses, mixing them together. Add the pancetta, broken into pieces. Sprinkle the walnuts over and add the peaches. Grill, covered, until the cheese is melted. Scatter over the rocket and serve.

PEACH AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven at 400 degrees F.
• Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Cover with another piece of parchment paper and another baking sheet on top to ensure the prosciutto stays flat. Bake for 30 minutes or until crispy, checking halfway through. Crumble the prosciutto.
• For the vinaigrette:.
• Whisk the mustard, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar together. Slowly whisk in the canola oil. If needed, add 1 teaspoon water to thin the texture of the vinaigrette. Season the vinaigrette with salt, and pepper, to taste. Reserve.
• For the salad:.
• Combine the lettuce, peaches, shallots, and olive oil. Mix well and add a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. Drizzle the vinaigrette and mix well. Plate the salad and garnish with crumbled cheese, chives and crumbled prosciutto.

GRILLED PEACH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Brush peaches with oil. Grill 3 to 4 min. on each side or just until tender and heated through. Cool slightly.
• Cut each peach piece in half. Cover platter with lettuce; top with peaches, nuts and bacon.
• Drizzle with dressing.

GRIDDLED PEACHES WITH PROSCIUTTO & BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Brush the peach quarters with 2 tbsp of the olive oil and grind a little black pepper over. Heat a griddle pan until really hot, add the peaches, cooking for 2-3 mins on each cut side until caramelised. Set aside.
• Toss the rocket in 1 tbsp of the olive oil and pile up with the cheese and prosciutto on 4 plates. Top with the peach quarters. Whisk together the remaining oil and the vinegar, spoon over the salad and serve.

GRILLED PEACHES

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the white sugar, balsamic vinegar, and pepper. Simmer until liquid has reduced by one half. It should become slightly thicker. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place peaches on the prepared grill, cut side down. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the flesh is caramelized. Turn peaches over. Brush the top sides with the balsamic glaze, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the peach halves to individual serving dishes, and drizzle with remaining glaze. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese.

GRILLED PEACHES (WITH BLUE CHEESE)

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, balsamic vinegar .
• Simmer until liquid has reduced by half, it should become slightly thicker.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Place peaches cut side down onto the grill, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the flesh is toasted.
• Turn peaches over. Brush the top sides with the balsamic glaze, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer the peach halves to individual dishes and drizzle with the remaining glaze.
• Sprinkle with with crumbled blue cheese.