Strawberry And Stilton Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Divide the rocket between the plates. Slice the cucumber lengthways, seed and slice into halfmoons. Arrange the Stilton, cucumber and strawberries on the rocket. Drizzle dressing on top.
• To make the dressing: Place balsamic vinegar in a saucepan, add caster sugar and dissolve over a gentle heat. Remove from heat and stir in 2 squares of chocolate. Leave to cool at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or dressing will solidify.

Steps:

• Begin by poaching the peaches. Bring the Beaume de Venise, sugar, and water to a boil. Add the peaches to the hot liquid. Cover the pot with parchment paper and bring to a rolling boil. Remove pot from heat and let the peaches sit in the hot liquid until it cools down. Peel skins off and set aside. Dice the strawberries and place them in a bowl. Toast the walnuts and chop into small pieces and add them to the strawberries. Crumble the Stilton and mix with the strawberries. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Carefully place a phyllo sheet on a flat surface and lightly brush with the melted butter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Place another sheet of dough on top of the other and repeat process 5 times. Cut the pastry in a long, 1-inch width triangle, place it on a silpat or a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle crumbled Stilton. Allow to cool on a wire rack. To serve, slice the peaches in half and remove the pit. Place peaches in center of 4 plates, scoop strawberry salad and place on top of peaches. Drizzle the Balsamic Reduction, add a few Candied Walnuts around plate, and top with Stilton crisps.
• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. To candy the walnuts, combine the honey with the walnuts, spread over a baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes. Balsamic reduction: 3 cups balsamic vinegar Place the Balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan, bring to a boil, and allow the vinegar to reduce to 3/4 of a cup. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Place the Balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan, bring to a boil, and allow the vinegar to reduce to 3/4 of a cup. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Steps:

• Toss 2 cups halved strawberries and 1 sliced shallot with 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar and a pinch of salt; let sit 10 minutes. Remove the berries and shallot with a slotted spoon. Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, and salt and pepper into the vinegar mixture. Toss with 6 cups mesclun greens and the berry mixture. Top with hazelnuts and goat cheese.

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; toss well to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Strain mixture through a sieve into a jar, reserving liquid.
• Set strawberries aside.
• Add oil and water to jar.
• Cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
• Arrange 1 cup greens on each of 4 salad plates.
• Top with 1/2 cup berries, 2 teaspoons dressing, and 1 tablespoon cheese.
• Serve with French bread.

Steps:

• Use kitchen scissors or a sharp knife to snip the bacon crossways into fat matchsticks. Heat a small, dry frying pan on a medium heat and add the bacon. Cook for about 10 mins, until the fat has run and the bacon is crisp.
• To make the dressing, reduce the heat in the pan to low and stir in 1 tbsp water, then the vinegar, honey and mustard. Stir well, scraping up any residue on the base of the pan. Stir in the oil, taste and season.
• Meanwhile, heat a ridged griddle pan or grill and cook the pears for about 5 mins on each side, until browned. Place in a bowl and mix with the cubes of cheese (this melts the cheese a little, making it nice and squidgy). Tip the spinach into a serving bowl, and scatter the cheese and pear mixture over. Top with the warm bacon dressing and serve immediately.