815 wine cheese toasts Recipes

fresh figs, stemmed and halved (recipe asks for calimyrna, but i used mission figs), dry red wine , yummmm (i used and argentina mendoza (los liebres), extra virgin olive oil, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper, mesclun (any spring greens salad mix works well) or 1 (5 oz) bag herb mixed salad greens (any spring greens salad mix works well), manchego cheese, shaved, hazelnuts, toasted and chopped, fresh figs , thinly sliced lengthwise

total) beets, thyme, black peppercorns, red wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, sugar, rosemary, salt, by -2-inch) dense whole-grain bread, brushed with olive oil and toasted, burrata cheese, cut into 12 pieces, watercress, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, flaky salt , such as maldon, for garnish

chunks seedless watermelon (about 6 lb), ripe tomatoes (preferably heirloom) in assorted colors, cored, cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks (about 6 cups), more) fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, red wine vinegar, chopped assorted fresh herbs (such as dill, basil, and mint), fresh arugula leaves or small watercress sprigs, crumbled feta cheese (about 5 oz), sliced almonds, lightly toasted

grilled asparagus & roasted mushroom salad w/ toasted pecans, blue cheese & red chile mustard vinaigrette, a bobby flay recipe that i slayed, asparagus grilled, assorted mushrooms (portobello, cremini, shiitake) coarsely chopped i used only portobello, olive oil, chopped fresh thyme i used rubbed dry sage, salt and pepper to taste, toasted pecans, american blue cheese i used my fav saga blue, i also added cherry tomatoes, heat olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat. add mushrooms and cook until golden brown. add thyme and season w/ salt and pepper. toss asparagus w/ a few tbsp of the vinaigrette and season w/ salt and pepper. i put the asparagus in a plastic baggie and marinated them before grilling. arrange 1/4 of the mushroom sin the center of each plate. arrange asparagus around the mushrooms. sprinkle pecans and blue cheese around the edge of the plate. drizzle w/ more of the dressing., red chile mustard vinaigrette, dijon mustard, ancho chile powder (i used 1 tsp sambal oelek - ground fresh chili paste or to taste), salt, red wine vinegar, whisk together mustard , ancho powder, salt and vinegar, slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. season w/ more salt to taste.

unsalted butter, firm but ripe pears , such as bosc, peeled, cored, and sliced, light brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, minced shallots, honey, walnut oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, head radicchio (4 to 5 oz), cut into chiffonade, mesclun or other baby lettuces, watercress , tough stems removed, head endive, washed, patted dry, and separated into spears, crumbled roquefort or other creamy blue cheese such as gorgonzola (about 3 oz), roughly chopped walnut pieces, lightly toasted, sliced, buttered and toasted french bread , as an accompaniment

pomegranate molasses, red wine vinegar, heaping tbsp dijon mustard, honey, or more to taste, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, apples (granny smith, gala, fuji) any or a combination of all, skin left on, core removed and cut into 1/2-inch dice, baby spinach, heads endive, thinly sliced, toasted coarsely chopped walnuts, blue cheese, crumbled (recommended : maytag, danish, cabrales), salt, freshly ground black pepper

apples such as granny smith , gala or fuji, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice, baby spinach, heads belgian endive , thinly sliced crosswise, walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped, blue cheese (such as maytag), crumbled (2 cups), pomegranate vinaigrette (see below ), kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, pomegranate molasses, red wine vinegar, heaping tbsp dijon mustard, honey, or more to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, extra-virgin olive oil

maytag blue cheese, crumbled, toasted walnut pieces, heavy cream, salt, freshly ground white pepper, olive oil, sliced onions, julienned granny smith apples, rice wine vinegar, french bread (2 inches by 1/4-inch), toasted, parsley

asparagus, grilled, assorted mushrooms (portobello, cremini, shiitake) coarsely chopped, olive oil, chopped fresh thyme, salt and pepper, toasted pecans, american blue cheese, dijon mustard, ancho chile powder, salt, red wine vinegar, olive oil

heaping tbsp golden raisins, dry sherry wine, roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded , and cut into 1/8-inch by 1/2-inch matchsticks, roasted green pepper, peeled, seeded , and cut into 1/8-inch by 1/2-inch matchsticks, roasted yellow pepper, peeled, seeded , and cut into 1/8-inch by 1/2-inch matchsticks, tomato, peeled, seeded and julienned, red onion , julienned, black olives, cut in strips, chopped cilantro leaves, jalapeno, seeded and minced, garlic clove, minced, balsamic vinaigrette , recipe follows, soft fresh goat cheese or sour cream, clabbered cream or sour cream, whole wheat bread rounds, buttered and toasted, cilantro leaves, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, mild olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, minced herbs , such as chives, parsley, and tarragon

dry red wine, ruby port, whole black peppercorn, shallot, minced, fresh thyme sprigs, plus, chopped thyme, sugar, strawberries, hulled (2 pints), grated orange zest, water, fresh goat cheese, softened, heavy cream, fresh ground pepper, crostini , for serving, toasted walnuts , for serving

sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar, chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried, olive oil, trimmed watercress, belgian endive, sliced, golden delicious apples, peeled, cored , cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, sugar, crumbled roquefort cheese, chopped toasted walnuts

peeled bartlett pears, cored and quartered, port or other sweet red wine, sugar, white wine vinegar, walnut oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, trimmed arugula (about 8 oz), belgian endive (about 1/2 lb), crumbled roquefort or other blue cheese, chopped walnuts, toasted

dry white wine (such as viognier or gewurztraminer), extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, head escarole , torn into 1 1 /2-inch pieces, head belgian endive , cut into 1-inch pieces, arugula, stemmed , cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, stalk celery , thinly sliced on diagonal, red delicious apple, halved, cored, thinly sliced, pecans, toasted, shaved parmesan cheese

mascarpone or soft cream cheese, shredded lemon zest, baguette , cut on the diagonal and lightly toasted, olive oil, minced garlic, shelled, deveined shrimp (26 to 30 per lb.), tails pulled off, rinsed and drained, dry white wine, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, freshly ground black pepper, sea salt, tarragon sprigs

broth (chicken, vegetable), arborio rice, onion, chopped, dry white wine (optional), garlic, minced, chopped spinach , thawed 2 tsp butter, parmesan cheese, grated, olive oil, pine nuts, toasted

pomegranate vinaigrette, pomegranate molasses, red wine vinegar, heaping tbsp dijon mustard, honey, or more to taste, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, salad, apples (granny smith, gala, fuji) any or a combination of all, skin left on, core removed and cut into 1/2-inch dice, baby spinach, baby romaine, toasted coarsely chopped walnuts, crumbled goat cheese (chevre), salt, freshly ground black pepper

olive oil , plus 1 tsp, butternut squash (medium, about 2 lb), peeled, seeded (fibers and seeds reserved), and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 31/2 cups), table salt, ground black pepper, low-sodium chicken broth, water, baby spinach, unsalted butter, onions , chopped very fine (about 11/2 cups), minced garlic, arborio rice, dry white wine, grated parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup), minced fresh sage leaves, fresh grated nutmeg, pine nuts , toasted in small, dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes