Stilton and grape avocados are a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The creamy, salty stilton cheese pairs perfectly with the sweet and juicy grapes, while the avocado's creamy texture and mild flavor provide a rich, satisfying base. This article will provide you with the best recipes for cooking stilton and grape avocados, so you can enjoy this delicious combination in a variety of ways.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
GRAPE AND AVOCADO SALSA
Always a hit at get-togethers this unique and delicious salsa is fabulous on chicken or fish. It can also be served with bagel chips or tortilla chips.
Provided by AMiller
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Avocado Salsa Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the grapes, avocado, red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Season with lime juice, garlic salt, and black pepper. Gently fold the ingredients together until well mixed. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 116.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
PORT-GLAZED GRAPE TARTS WITH PECAN CRUST
Our food editors loved shavings of Stilton cheese on these tarts. We understand that nobody has much room for dessert after a big meal, much less one with cheese, but these tarts are actually quite light and refreshing: The Stilton lends depth and provides a savory counterpoint to the sweet grapes and crust.
Categories Food Processor Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Pecan Port Fall Grape Jam or Jelly Gourmet
Yield Makes 2 (11- by 8-inch) tarts
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make tart shells:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pulse pecans with brown sugar in a food processor until finely ground (do not allow to become a paste). Add flour, butter, cinnamon, ginger, and salt and pulse until mixture begins to form large lumps. Divide mixture between tart pans and press evenly over bottom and up sides with floured fingers. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Bake tart shells in lower third of oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer shells in pans to racks to cool completely. Carefully remove sides of pans, keeping shells on pan base.
- Make filling while shells cool:
- Simmer Port and jelly, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, about 30 minutes, then stir in lemon juice. Immediately toss grapes with 1 cup glaze in a large bowl until well coated, then mound in tart shells.
- Just before serving, drizzle tarts with more glaze and serve remainder on the side.
GREEN APPLE, GRAPE AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH STILTON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Toss together salad ingredients green apple, grapes, and arugula with Stilton Vinaigrette, adding dressing gradually to achieve desired degree of coating. Pile high on service plate or in large salad bowl. Garnish with chopped pecans and Stilton sprinkled across top of salad. For the Stilton Vinaigrette: In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, cayenne, and sugar. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in Stilton. Place in clean container, label, date and store refrigerated. Makes 3½ cups.
MESCLUN SALAD WITH STILTON, GRAPES, AND APPLE
Categories Salad Cheese Fruit Leafy Green Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Apple Almond Fall Healthy Grape Lettuce Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make vinaigrette:
- In a large bowl whisk together mustard and vinegar. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in tarragon and salt and pepper to taste. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a shallow baking pan toast almonds in middle of oven until pale golden, 6 to 8 minutes, and cool. Halve grapes. Core apple and cut into 16 wedges. Add mesclun to vinaigrette and toss to coat well.
- Divide greens and apple slices among 4 plates and top with grapes, cheese, and almonds.
BLACK & BLUE AVOCADOS
Legend has it that this was a favourite dish of Alexander The Grape. (If you can't find Stilton, substitute any good blue-veined cheese.)
Provided by Millereg
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 14m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Scoop the flesh from the avocados, chop and mix with lemon juice.
- In a bowl mix the Stilton, grape halves, pepper and sour cream with avocado.
- Spoon the mixture back into avocado shells, and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Garnish with grapes.
- Refrigerate if being prepared in advance.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 460, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.6
GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH GRAPES AND STILTON
Summertime is perfect for entertaining friends and family. When drawing up the guest list and menu, be sure to invite grapes to the table. Grapes go well with other ingredients, add flair to drinks and cocktails, and look pretty on tabletops. With fruits and vegetables at their freshest, summer is the perfect time to add grapes to grilled meats. Treat guests to a full palette of flavors, textures, and colors with this delicious flank steak recipe. The artful combination of ingredients gets a juicy pop from red California grapes and a sharp green contrast from watercress.
Provided by AshleyJohnson
Categories Flank Steak
Time 27m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper.
- Combine olive oil, vinegar, shallot, and mustard in a blender or small food processor. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste; puree dressing until smooth.
- Grill steak until medium-rare, or when internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F (55 degrees C); 6 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes.
- Place watercress in a large bowl. Pour in dressing to coat; toss to combine. Sprinkle additional salt and pepper.
- Slice steak thinly across the grain; transfer to a serving platter. Top with watercress, grapes, and Stilton cheese. Serve with any additional dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 409.5 mg, Sugar 13.8 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe avocados that are slightly soft to the touch.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
- Gently scoop out the avocado flesh with a spoon.
- Mash the avocado flesh with a fork or spoon until it is smooth and creamy.
- Season the avocado mixture with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Add crumbled Stilton cheese and chopped grapes to the avocado mixture and stir until combined.
- Spread the avocado mixture onto crackers or bread.
- Garnish with additional crumbled Stilton cheese and grapes.
Conclusion:
Stilton and grape avocados are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or gatherings, and they can also be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet grapes, creamy avocado, and tangy Stilton cheese is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give stilton and grape avocados a try.
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