Apple and pear loaf with gorgonzola is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or weekend brunch, and it can also be served as a dessert. The apples and pears add a natural sweetness to the loaf, while the gorgonzola cheese provides a sharp and tangy contrast. The result is a moist and flavorful quick bread that is sure to impress.
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GORGONZOLA-PEAR TOASTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly brush 1 side of each baguette slice with olive oil. Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast 5 to 7 minutes, or just until beginning to brown. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and gorgonzola cheese, stirring until well mixed. Spread the toasts with the cheese mixture. Top with the pear slices and chopped candied pecans. Sprinkle with the parsley.
APPLE AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
This dressing is one my Grandmother used to make. I added the Gorgonzola. I mistakenly marinated the apples in the dressing for a few hours one day and it tasted so good, I do it every time now.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the cream, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in the apple and cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Divide endive between two plates; top with apple mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 30g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
GORGONZOLA AND APPLE PORK CHOPS
Pork chops with a wonderfully different zing. Easy to make, yet it appears as though you slaved all day long! This dish is great served with any type of potato.
Provided by Kimberly Watson
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Stuffed
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Butterfly each pork chop by slicing horizontally through the center with a sharp knife. Leave them attached on one side so they can be flipped open to create a butterfly shape.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add pork chops, reduce heat to medium and cook slowly for 5 to 7 minutes each side, or until they are done to your liking. Set aside.
- Melt butter or margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add apples and saute until tender, then turn off heat and add cheese to skillet. Mix together slowly to form a creamy thick sauce.
- Place reserved chops on serving plate and stuff each one with 1/4 of the apple/cheese mixture. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 823.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
GORGONZOLA PEAR TARTLETS
Whether you serve these simple tartlets as an appetizer or dessert, they're too good to pass up. I leave the peel on the pear to add texture. -Susan Hein, Burlington, WI
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the pear, cheese and hazelnuts. Spoon into tart shells. Place on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until shells are lightly browned. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GORGONZOLA AND PEAR AGNOLOTTI WITH SAGE & WALNUT BROWN BUTTER SAUCE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Add the flour and eggs to the bowl of a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds until the mixture is sandy but holds together when pressed between your fingers. Turn out the dough onto a floured work surface. It will be crumbly, but once you start kneading, it will all come together. Gather the dough and begin to knead with the heel of your hand until it's supple and shiny, 1 to 2 minutes. If the dough feels too dry and not springy enough, add a touch of water and continue to knead until it reaches the right consistency. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and allow it to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Add the pink peppercorns to a small saute pan over medium heat. Toast the peppercorns until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer into a spice grinder and blend. Set aside.
- Heat a large, high-sided saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the pear and saute, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sauteed pear to a small sheet tray to cool.
- Add the garlic and stick of butter into the same pan and gently melt over medium heat. Add the walnuts and sage. Cook the butter, swirling occasionally, until the milk solids have separated, and the butter is nutty and browned, but not burned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the apple cider vinegar, then remove the garlic and discard.
- Stir together the mascarpone and Gorgonzola dolce in a large bowl, beating well with a rubber spatula until fully combined. Add the cooled sauteed pears and 1/4 teaspoon of the toasted pink peppercorns and gently stir to combine. Season to taste with salt. Set up a pastry bag with a large round tip. Fill the bag with the mascarpone and Gorgonzola filling, then set aside.
- To roll out the pasta, cut the dough into 6 equal pieces. Working with one piece at a time (keeping the others covered with plastic wrap so they don't dry out), flatten the dough with your palm. Feed the dough through your pasta roller on the widest setting. Fold the dough on either end to create an envelope, then feed through the pasta roller a second time. Fold the dough into an envelope again, decrease the pasta roller setting to make it thinner and run the dough through again. Repeat this process of folding and running through the pasta roller two times before decreasing the thickness of the roller, finishing with the thinnest setting.
- Lay the sheets of pasta on a parchment paper-lined sheet tray and cover with a damp towel while you repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
- To fill and shape the agnolotti, lay a pasta sheet on a floured board with one of the long edges closest to you. Brush the edge closest to you with water. Pipe a line of filling down the center of the dough. Fold over the top portion of the dough to meet the edge that's been brushed with water. Pinch the dough on either side of each mound of filling to seal the dough and to ensure there are no air pockets. Using a fluted pasta wheel, trim the edge of the dough where it's folded to create a clean edge. Pinch the line of filling into 1-inch mounds. Cut between each mound of filling and pinch the sides. Transfer the agnolotti to a sheet tray dusted with flour and repeat with the remaining dough sheets and filling.
- Set up a large pot of boiling water and season generously with kosher salt. Add the agnolotti and cook for 2 to 3 minutes; they will cook quickly.
- Transfer the agnolotti directly into the brown butter sage sauce and toss gently to ensure they're fully covered. To serve, plate and garnish with more ground pink peppercorns, Parmigiano-Reggiano and pecorino.
APPLE AND PEAR LOAF WITH GORGONZOLA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Place the yeast, sugar and water in a bowl and mix to combine. Set aside in a warm place for 5 minutes or until bubbles appear on surface. Place the yeast mixture, flour, oil, salt apple, and pear in a bowl and mix until a dough forms. Turn out and knead on a lightly floured surface for 3-5 minutes or until a smooth dough forms. If the dough becomes sticky, add a little extra flour to the dough as you knead it. Knead the gorgonzola into the dough and place in a greased loaf pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and the bread is cooked through. Serve with the extra gorgonzola.
APPLE GORGONZOLA SALAD
This is a delicious salad that is simple and elegant. It is different from the others I've seen as it has a lower sugar content, so it doesn't take away from the goodness of the salad itself.
Provided by LilPinkieJ
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 11m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together the egg white, apple juice concentrate, cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil to make the dressing.
- Whisk well for about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Toss the salad ingredients together. Drizzle dressing over the top of salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 140.1, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 14.8, Protein 4.2
PEARS WITH MAPLE WALNUTS AND GORGONZOLA
Gorgonzola dolce, or dolcelatte, is a creamy, slightly sweet blue cheese. Look for it in specialty shops. If you can't find it, try regular Gorgonzola, which will have a richer flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir sugar and salt in a small bowl; set aside. Put butter and maple syrup into a large saute pan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add nuts; toss to coat.
- Transfer nuts to a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar mixture; toss to coat. Toast in oven until fragrant, about 7 minutes. Let nuts cool completely on sheet on a wire rack.
- To serve, arrange candied nuts, pear wedges, and Gorgonzola on a serving platter.
GORGONZOLA, PEARS AND WALNUTS ON BAGUETTE
Provided by Ira Freehof
Categories Sandwich Cheese Fruit Nut Bake Back to School Blue Cheese Pear Walnut Fall
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut each baguette in half lengthwise and then in half widthwise (you will now have 4 top and 4 bottom slices). Distribute pear slices evenly over the 4 bottom slices of bread. Crumble walnut pieces evenly over the pears. Crumble gorgonzola evenly over the pear-walnut combination. Place top half of bread on each of the bottom halves. Wrap in foil and place in 350°F. oven for 3-5 minutes or until cheese melts.
PEAR GORGONZOLA MEATLOAF
A slightly sweet, complemented by a tangy, delicious twist on a classic favorite. Yummy, simple, comforting and makes great leftovers!! Plus, it's healthy, too. Great served with a side of cauliflower "mashed potatoes."
Provided by CPfoodie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Meanwhile, use hands to combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Mix well.
- Transfer mixture to non-stick loaf pan.
- Bake until done, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 105.1, Sodium 256.5, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2, Protein 28
Tips:
- For a sweeter loaf, use sweeter apples and pears. Conversely, for a tarter loaf, use tarter varieties.
- If you don't have gorgonzola cheese, you can substitute another type of blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Stilton.
- To make sure the loaf is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the loaf is done.
- Let the loaf cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the texture to set.
- Serve the loaf with a dollop of honey or maple syrup, if desired.
Conclusion:
Apple and pear loaf with gorgonzola is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The combination of sweet apples and pears, salty gorgonzola cheese, and warm spices creates a flavor that is both unique and satisfying. Whether you're a fan of sweet or savory breads, this loaf is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give apple and pear loaf with gorgonzola a try. You won't be disappointed!
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