Grilled Gorgonzola Toasts with Sweet Peppers

Name: Grilled Gorgonzola Toasts with Sweet Peppers
Yield: serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 large baguette; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips; 4 plum tomatoes, halved and grilled; 3 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 ounces creamy Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, at room temperature

December 9, 2011

Pat: When the grill is fired up for dinner—as it often is in our house—these toasts make great appetizers. The grilled vegetables and vinegar create an appealing relish that’s the perfect foil for Gorgonzola cheese. The pungent, savory flavors are a fantastic kickoff to a juicy grilled steak and a killer bottle of red wine.

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