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Recipes Developed by Paula Bowman
Photography by Nina Teixeira
Food Styling by Ian Muggridge
Prop Styling by Jane Hardin

First published in Wish Winter 2005

Tips, facts, and how-to

* Toasting walnuts: Place in a single layer on a baking sheet for 7-10 minutes in a 350 F oven. Shake after 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. Chef’s Tip: Set a timer when toasting nuts. They are the easiest thing to forget about and an expensive mistake when you do!

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Stilton Cheese & Dried Cherry Endive Boats

A deluxe version of cheese on celery. Your guests will surely be impressed!

Ingredients (Makes 24 Servings)

1/2          cup crumbled Stilton cheese
1/4 cup plain cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup dried cherries, cut into slivers
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3 small heads Belgian endive
1/4 cup toasted walnuts*, roughly chooped
1/4 cup fresh chervil or fresh Italian parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. Using a wooden spoon, cream first five ingredients together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Trim bottom off each endive and separate leaves. There should be 24 individual leaves, each about 3 inches long.
  3. Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of cheese mixture into lower half of each endive. Chill for 10 minutes.
  4. To serve, top with toasted walnuts and garnish with tiny sprigs of chervil or parsley.

Nutritional information

Nutrients per boat: 50 calories, 4 g fat, 2 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates, 90 mg sodium.

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