ROASTED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUTS

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This is a very easy recipe, makes a beautiful presentation, and is ridiculously delicious. Great first course for the holidays or a dinner party. It comes from Tyler Florence on the Food Network.

Provided by hepcat1

Categories     Pears

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pears, halved and cored
extra virgin olive oil
1/4 bunch fresh thyme
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup crumbled good-quality blue cheese
1/4 cup walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Arrange the pears, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Strip the leaves from the thyme branches and sprinkle over the pears.
  • Bake 20 minutes, then remove from oven and spoon a generous teaspoon of crumbled cheese in the center of each pear half.
  • Return to oven and roast until they are tender and cheese is soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the walnuts on another baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes; chop.
  • When the pears are cooked, transfer them to a serving plate and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.
  • Serve hot.

Fire Stage
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I'm not a fan of blue cheese, so I substituted goat cheese instead. It turned out great! The pears were roasted perfectly and the goat cheese and walnuts added a delicious flavor.


Zayat Ullah
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I thought the pears were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the blue cheese and walnuts were a nice touch. Overall, it was a good dish.


Andre Kerr
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The pears were soft and flavorful, and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of richness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


nour atwi
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The pears were roasted to perfection and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice salty and crunchy contrast. I will definitely be making this again.


Uncle Dukie
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Simple yet elegant, this dish is perfect for a special occasion. The pears were perfectly roasted and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shabhz M
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Roasted pears with blue cheese and walnuts? I was skeptical at first, but this dish turned out to be a delightful surprise! The pears were tender and juicy, the blue cheese added a tangy richness, and the walnuts provided a satisfying crunch. I'm def


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