Roasted Pears With Blue Cheese And Walnuts

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This is a very easy recipe, makes a beautiful presentation, and is ridiculously delicious. Great first course for the holidays or a dinner party. it comes from tyler florence on the food network.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.

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Arrange the pears , cut side up , on a baking sheet.

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Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Strip the leaves from the thyme branches and sprinkle over the pears.

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Bake 20 minutes , then remove from oven and spoon a generous teaspoon of crumbled cheese in the center of each pear half.

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Return to oven and roast until they are tender and cheese is soft , about 10 minutes.

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Meanwhile , put the walnuts on another baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown and fragrant , about 5 minutes.

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Chop.

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When the pears are cooked , transfer them to a serving plate and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.

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Serve hot.

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Ingredients

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pears, extra virgin olive oil, fresh thyme, salt & freshly ground black pepper, blue cheese, walnut pieces