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Mac Attack! Gorgonzola Apple Macaroni and Cheese
I love blue cheese, but occasionally find that it can overpower a dish with its pungent flavor. But after appreciating its modest contribution to last week's buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese, I was ready to give it a starring role.
One of my favorite versions of macaroni and cheese in San Francisco is made by Solstice, a restaurant and bar in my neighborhood.
Mac Attack! Macaroni and Three Cheeses
This isn't a trick readers, so get excited, I've got a treat for you: For the month of October we're going macaroni and cheese crazy! There's nothing quite as comforting as a plate full of gooey, cheesy macaroni with a crispy topping, which is why we'll be featuring our favorite mac and cheese recipes for the next four weeks.
To kick things off, I made this savory and somewhat classic macaroni and three cheeses.
Summer of Salads: Wedge Salad
In an age of arugula and frisée, the 1960s Americana icon known as iceberg lettuce might seem behind the times. It's true that iceberg is virtually devoid of nutrients, and lacks the flavor and roughage of contemporary chicories. But coming to terms with the fact that iceberg isn't exactly an antioxidant is what's helped me to embrace it.
Fig Pizza Pie Piled High With Arugula: That's Amore
A while back I maintained that I didn't like pizzas topped with salad, but I couldn't resist trying Bon Appetit's recipe for a Gorgonzola, prosciutto, and fig pizza topped with arugula salad. To make it even easier, I purchased a bag of premade dough from my local Trader Joe's. I hate to admit it, but the simple preparation of the dish meant that I had a scrumptious Summer meal in less than half an hour.
'Wich of the Week: Gorgonzola, Radicchio, and Honey
Unlike Summer produce that you can toss into a salad, Winter veggies often require roasting, which has the added benefit of warming up your house. This week, I took another page from Nancy Silverton's Sandwich Book to prepare roasted radicchio sandwiches with a seasonal side of Brussels sprouts.Though I'm not usually partial to open-faced sandwiches, this Italian-inspired recipe won me over with a surprising combination of ingredients and comforting, wintry flavors. The punchy gorgonzola and slightly bitter radicchio get a sweet assist from honey and candied walnuts.
Not Your Regular Nachos: Sweet and Savory Nachos
When PartySugar posts her nachos for the week every Thursday, I ogle her pictures with envy. Finally, I couldn't take it anymore and I begged her to let me make a version of my own. I decided to try making nachos that are both savory and sweet, an element that I enjoyed in a grilled cheese sandwich a few weeks ago.
Reader Recipe: Pumpkin Ravioli With Gorgonzola Sauce
Earlier this week, I shared the beautiful pumpkin wontons that TeamSugar whipped up for us. A few days after Team posted her recipe, llendril posted hers for Pumpkin Raviolis With Gorgonzola Sauce. I love that, while they're on the opposite ends of the sweet-savory spectrum from each other, they are both beautiful little packets of pumpkin joy.
Yummy Link: Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Gorgonzola
On Sunday afternoon my mom came home with a bin full of sweet potatoes. To enhance my culinary skills, I want to cook something I've never made before, so I searched for sweet potato recipes and came across these delicate pillows of sweet potato gnocchi with gorgonzola. - Cookthink via Tastespotting
Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?
What a fun week! We spent most of it celebrating National Vegetarian Month, remembering Cookbook Month, and, of course, ramping up for Halloween!
We also logged quality time behind the stove making triple decker Italian sandwiches, gorgonzola mac and cheese, and roasted vegetable soup.
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