BLUE CHEESE AND TOMATO SPREAD

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From the Greek Island of Chios. Adapted from The Foods of the Greek Islands. Posted for ZWT6. Tomatoes may be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h1m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs tomatoes, cored, halved and seeded
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled, at room temperature (aged Gorgonzola preferred)
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 -3 tablespoon vodka (or white rum) (optional)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Arrange tomatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, cut side up.
  • Bake for 1 hour, until they shrink to half their original size.
  • Let cool, then puree.
  • Just before serving, mash cheeses together with a fork.
  • Stir in tomatoes; mixture should be somewhat coarse.
  • Add vodka or rum.
  • Drizzle with oil and stir to mix; oil should not be completely incorporated.
  • Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with mint.

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