ENDIVE SPEARS WITH STILTON CHEESE, TOASTED PECANS, AND SAUTEED PEARS

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Endive Spears with Stilton Cheese, Toasted Pecans, and Sauteed Pears image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 25 spears

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
2 pears, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled (or any other blue cheese)
25 endive spears
1/2 cup pecan halves or 25 pieces, toasted
Watercress sprigs, for garnish
1 cup cream cheese (for presentation)

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the butter and sugar. Add the diced pears and cook until well caramelized, approximately 8 minutes.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, fresh ground pepper and olive oil. Add the mixture to the Stilton. Assemble the spears 1 by 1, starting with the cheese then the sauteed pear and topping them off with a toasted pecan. These can be garnished with a sprig of watercress or other herb, if desired. Arrange the spears on a plate by first making a small mound of cream cheese and then sticking each spear into the cream cheese in a floral, 3-dimensional pattern.

Deeba Khan
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This dish is a crime against food. It should be banned from all restaurants.


Bibash Shrestha
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I'm not sure what the chef was thinking when they created this dish. It's a complete disaster.


Asif Ale
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I would give this dish a 0 out of 10. It's that bad.


Carol Wofford
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This is the worst dish I've ever had. The flavors are all wrong and the textures are disgusting.


RIZWANKHAN ZAMAN
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I don't think this dish is worth the effort. It's a lot of work for a dish that doesn't taste that great.


Brigitte Petersen
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I would not recommend this dish to someone who is new to cooking. It's a bit complicated and there are a lot of steps involved.


Delia Hurtado
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This dish is definitely not for everyone. The flavors are very strong and the textures are very different.


Jovisen Aufai
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Overall, I thought this was a good dish, but I would make a few changes to the recipe next time I make it.


Keshon Asafio
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I thought the pears were a bit too sweet. I think I would prefer to use a less sweet variety, such as Granny Smith or Bosc.


Abdullah Iqbal
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The stilton cheese was a bit too strong for my liking. I think I would prefer to use a milder cheese, such as cheddar or mozzarella.


Kirungi Frank
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I found that the endive spears were a bit too bitter for my taste. I think I would prefer to use a milder green, such as lettuce or radicchio.


Mohamed M
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a truly delicious and elegant appetizer.


Toufic Adam
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I love the way the flavors of the endive, stilton cheese, and pears complement each other. This is a dish that I will definitely make again and again.


ELEVATE LLL
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This is a great appetizer for a special occasion. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


aden vick
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Innocent Ngomamuyomo
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly. The endive spears were crisp and flavorful, the stilton cheese was creamy and tangy, and the sautéed pears were sweet and juicy.


Tanjilar rahman Shohan
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This was a quick and easy appetizer to make, and it was a big hit with my guests. The combination of flavors was unique and delicious.


pub g lover
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I'm not usually a fan of endive, but this dish changed my mind. The bitterness of the endive was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the pears and the richness of the stilton cheese. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmanuel Amoussou
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the endive, stilton cheese, toasted pecans, and sautéed pears all came together perfectly. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new and exciting appetizer.