Bleu Cheese Walnut And Cranberry Crostini

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I wasted no time in posting this recipe from the latest issue of bon appetit magazine november 2005. Served over a bed of frisee, (or not), this would make an ideal appetizer for the holidays.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet.

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Brush the bread slices on the top with 2 tablespoons of the walnut oil.

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Bake until crisp , about 5 minutes.

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In a medium bowl , combine the toasted walnuts , bleu cheese , 4 tablespoons of shallots , and dried cranberries.

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Spread the mixture on the toast slices.

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Bake until cheese melts , approximately 4 minutes.

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In a separate , non-reactive bowl combine the frisee , 2 tablespoons shallots , 2 tablespoons walnut oil and the vinegar.

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Season with sea salt and toss.

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Serve with crostini.

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Ingredients

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baguette, walnut oil, walnuts, blue cheese, shallots, dried cranberries, frisee, vinegar, sea salt