Blue Cheese and Tomato Spread |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 61 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From the Greek Island of Chios. Adapted from The Foods of the Greek Islands. Tomatoes may be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated. Ingredients:
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 fresh mint |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Arrange tomatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, cut side up.
3. Bake for 1 hour, until they shrink to half their original size.
4. Let cool, then puree.
5. Just before serving, mash cheeses together with a fork.
6. Stir in tomatoes; mixture should be somewhat coarse.
7. Add vodka or rum.
8. Drizzle with oil and stir to mix; oil should not be completely incorporated.
9. Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with mint.
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