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STILTON, PEAR AND WALNUT TEA SANDWICHES



Stilton, Pear and Walnut Tea Sandwiches image

Blue cheese, pears and walnuts are traditionally an English combination used for many dishes, and especially good in tea sandwiches.

Provided by Stella Mae

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces stilton blue cheese
1 ripe pear
2/3 cup walnuts, toasted (see recipe for Toasted Walnuts)
8 slices bread (white or dark)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 small shallot, chopped fine (or onion)
salt and pepper (optional)
fresh tarragon, chopped fine (or herb of choice)

Steps:

  • Toast the walnuts, then finely chop.
  • Remove the core from the pear and slice thinly. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the crumbled cheese and nuts.
  • Add the butter, tarragon, shallot, optional salt and pepper to this mixture and mix well.
  • Spread the seasoned butter onto 8 slices of bread.
  • Lay thinly sliced pears on four of the bread slices.
  • Cover with the remaining four slices of bread.
  • Wrap each sandwich securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold and mixture is set.
  • Unwrap the sandwiches and trim the crusts.
  • Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles or squares.
  • Note: To add a little color to the sandwiches, you might like to sprinkle a bit of the herbs on top of each square or trangle.

ROASTED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUTS



Roasted Pears With Blue Cheese and Walnuts image

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.

ROASTED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUTS



Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese and Walnuts image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pears, halved, but not peeled or cored
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 bunch fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup crumbled good-quality blue cheese
1/4 cup walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Arrange the pears, cut sides 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. Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spoon a generous teaspoon of crumbled cheese in the center of each pear half, return the pears to the oven and roast until they are tender and the cheese is soft, about 10 more 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 the toasted walnuts over the top. Serve hot.

BLEU CHEESE, WALNUT & PEAR SANDWICH



Bleu Cheese, Walnut & Pear Sandwich image

We really enjoyed these scrumptious tea sandwiches. They're slightly salty and creamy from the Bleu cheese spread. The mildly sweet and crisp slices of pear are a tasty contrast to the creamy filling. They are perfect sandwiches for parties or afternoon tea.

Provided by Laura Spencer-Whitacre

Categories     Sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 Tbsp cream cheese, room temperature
2 Tbsp Bleu cheese
butter, softened
6 slice bread, thin, rye, pumpernickel or any multi-grain
1/2 c walnuts, chopped very fine, and toasted
2-3 pears, ripe and thinly sliced into 12 pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Spread each slice of bread with a thin layer of butter.
  • 2. Mash cream and Bleu cheese together in a bowl until combined well. Spread equal amounts of cheese on 3 slices of bread.
  • 3. Sprinkle with a heaping tablespoon of walnuts over cheese.
  • 4. Place 4 thin slices of pear on top of cheese and nuts.
  • 5. Cover with remaining bread slices. Press down firmly.
  • 6. Remove crusts and cut into 4 pieces.
  • 7. Serve immediately or wrap well and chill until tea time.

BLUE CHEESE, WALNUT, AND PEAR PIZZA



Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Pear Pizza image

A fresh and tasty appetizer pizza.

Provided by M.J.W.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pre-baked pizza crust
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
¼ cup white wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 pears - peeled, cored and sliced
¼ cup toasted walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place the pizza crust on a pizza pan. Bake in the preheated oven until just crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the garlic, Dijon mustard, rosemary, and vinegar in a food processor or blender. Turn on, and drizzle in the olive oil slowly until the dressing has thickened. Quickly pulse in 1/4 cup of blue cheese; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the vinaigrette over the pizza crust. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of blue cheese evenly over the crust, followed by the mozzarella cheese. Arrange the sliced pears over the cheese, and sprinkle with the toasted walnuts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and is bubbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly before cutting into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 536.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

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