Crostini with Figs and Gorgonzola
Posted on 02 September 2010
This week has been a blur.
Although our friends from Boston left early Sunday, giving me enough time to indulge in a serious nap, work this week has been non-stop. It began long; it’s ending long. It began with a bang and will end with a whimper. There were intermittent periods of frenzy, followed by lengthy periods of ennui.
Until today. I am meeting some friends for drinks and calling it an early night. I’m desperately looking forward to working from home (and sleeping in!) tomorrow. And the three-day weekend ahead. Hooray!
These are the hectic days when you long for a uncomplicated and elegant dish that can be almost mechanical in its execution and yet feels like a treat. Its assembly-line construction offers a certain comfort, while the contrasting flavors and textures awaken the taste buds. A smear of blue cheese on crusty bread, topped with dark, sweet fig slices, a drizzle of honey, and minced herbs: a simple pleasure.
Also, I love honey and thyme.
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Adapted from Bon Appetit*
* This is so ridiculously easy that it feels like cheating to pass this off as a recipe. But I had also never considered serving figs with Gorgonzola (fig jam and goat cheese yes; fresh figs and Gorgonzola no) until I read the original Bon Appetit one.
3 responses to Crostini with Figs and Gorgonzola
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Hmm… sounds yummy. I love figs and have been buying the kadota ones at WF while my parents supply me with the Brown Turkeyish ones from their tree. I was going to make jam or roasted figs but i can never keep myself from eating them first!
I, too, have been in love with the figs lately. Although I have to make due with the black mission figs that are usually available at the farmers market.
I really want a fruit with a bunch of different fruit branches grafted on to it. I wonder if it would survive in our yard.
Oh my! The figs look delicious…you make my mouth water by just looking at these pics. 🙂