Stilton-inspired casserole
Sauce:
dice one large onion(white)
finely chop 3 strips hickory-smoked bacon
combine on high heat
stir regularly until bacon fat coats onions
add salt
cook until browned
deglaze with ~1/4 cup port, ~1/2 cup Marsala
return to boil
add balsamic vinegar, parsley, chipotle powder, pepper, oregano, sage
reduce
Add whole milk until mixture takes on a kalua-like color
reduce
lower temperature to a simmer
add 1 large wedge of aged blue stilton, crumbled
stir until completely melted
Substance:
to baking dish, add broccoli florets, chopped bell pepper strips, and pine nuts
toss to coat with olive oil
place in 375 degree oven for 10-15 minutes
cook sufficient gemelli pasta to (along with above vegetation) nearly fill baking dish
remove baking dish from oven
add pasta to baking dish
pour sauce into baking dish
cover with arugula, and mix in as arugula slightly wilts
When thoroughly combined, place back in oven for 20-30 minutes
Eat and enjoy.
dice one large onion(white)
finely chop 3 strips hickory-smoked bacon
combine on high heat
stir regularly until bacon fat coats onions
add salt
cook until browned
deglaze with ~1/4 cup port, ~1/2 cup Marsala
return to boil
add balsamic vinegar, parsley, chipotle powder, pepper, oregano, sage
reduce
Add whole milk until mixture takes on a kalua-like color
reduce
lower temperature to a simmer
add 1 large wedge of aged blue stilton, crumbled
stir until completely melted
Substance:
to baking dish, add broccoli florets, chopped bell pepper strips, and pine nuts
toss to coat with olive oil
place in 375 degree oven for 10-15 minutes
cook sufficient gemelli pasta to (along with above vegetation) nearly fill baking dish
remove baking dish from oven
add pasta to baking dish
pour sauce into baking dish
cover with arugula, and mix in as arugula slightly wilts
When thoroughly combined, place back in oven for 20-30 minutes
Eat and enjoy.