White Bean And Gorgonzola Spread Food

WHITE BEAN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olives, 4 tablespoons oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until golden, about 1 minute. Spread with cheese; top with bean mixture. Serve immediately.

SMOKEY WHITE BEAN SPREAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the beans, chopped onion, 2/3 cup bean liquid, garlic, lemon juice, salt, smoke flavoring and pepper. Process until smooth, stopping several times to scrape down the sides of the work bowl and adding additional bean liquid if the mixture seems too thick. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the basil and sage. Adjust the seasoning. The spread can be used immediately or covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Return it to room temperature before serving.

WHITE BEAN AND GORGONZOLA SPREAD.

Steps:

• In a food processor, process cream cheese with garlic and Parmesan until smooth.
• Add parsley and basil, pulse briefly.
• Add beans, pulse just until beans are crushed and mixed--don't over process.
• Transfer to a small bowl, stir in Gorgonzola.

DIP BAR

Steps:

• For the green goddess white bean dip: In a food processor, puree the white beans, olive oil, basil, chives, tarragon, lemon juice, anchovy paste and salt together until smooth, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the Gorgonzola-cucumber dip: In a medium bowl, fold together the sour cream, Gorgonzola, cucumbers, dill, lemon zest and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• To serve, place white bean dip, Gorgonzola-cucumber dip and the guacamole in separate bowls. Surround the dips with vegetable crudites, pita chips, tortilla chips and pretzels.

GORGONZOLA AND TOASTED WALNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• Reserve 1 tablespoon of the Gorgonzola and 1 tablespoon of the walnuts for garnish.
• In food processor, place the rest of the ingredients except the parsley.
• Cover and process just until blended.
• *If you don't have a food processor, you can mix with an electric mixer on medium speed in a glass bowl.
• Stir remaining walnuts into cheese mixture.
• Spoon into shallow serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with reserved Gorgonzola, walnuts, and the parsley.

GORGONZOLA CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a processor bowl, finely chop walnuts.
• Set aside.
• With processor running, add shallot and chop finely.
• Add cheeses and process until crumbly.
• Add remaining ingredients, including walnuts.
• Process until creamy.

SAVORY GORGONZOLA SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix till blended.
• Enjoy with yummy whole grain crackers, crunchy pita chips, garlic toast or toasted bagels.

GARLIC GREEN BEANS WITH GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Place green beans, water chestnuts, green onions and 1/4 cup cooked bacon in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix wine, thyme, garlic and seasoned salt; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low until beans are crisp-tender, 3-4 hours. Drain liquid from beans., Just before serving, stir in sour cream; sprinkle with cheese and remaining bacon.