Pear and Cheese Baguette Appetizer

Courtney was at it again bring new and delicious appetizer to bookclub!

PEAR AND CHEESE BAGUETTE APPETIZER

Ingredients:
1 baguette - cut into 1/4 inch thick slices (recipe says it makes 40. I used one baguette and had a lot of the mixture left over, only made half that)
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 - 8 oz package cream cheese
6 to 8 oz crumbled gorgonzola cheese
2 - 15oz cans sliced pears in juice, drained (I used 1 can)
1/2 cup candied pecans, chopped
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions:1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Lightly brush baguette slice with olive oil.  Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Let cool.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and gorgonzola, stirring well until well mixed.
5. Spread the each toast with the cheese mixture.
6. Top with the pear slices and chopped candied pecans.
7. Sprinkle with the parsley.

ENJOY!!

Lauren's Arugula Salad

Lauren's Arugula Salad (shared by Lauren & Talia) 

For you girls who missed bookclub this recipe is the "famous" Lauren Yeip salad recipe that Talia made ;)  It is delicious!!

Mix the following together:
Arugula
sliced Granny smith apple
candied pecans
feta cheese
Champagne vinaigrette

ENJOY!

Herb Goat Cheese Log

Herb Goat Cheese Log - Trader Joe's recipe (shared by Courtney)

1 - 8 oz. plain chèvre goat cheese log (I used the larger size)
1/2 cup chopped and crushed candied pecans
1/2 cup chopped basil
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/4 tsp black pepper

Combine pecans, basil, cranberries, and pepper on a flat surface
Unwrap goat cheese and roll firmly in mixture, coating all surfaces.
Enjoy!


This recipe can also be found in "Cooking with All Things Trader Joe's" www.cookingwithtraderjoes.com.