Blue Cheese Risotto and Toast Points topped with Roasted Garlic, Caramelized Onions, and Goat Cheese

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   In a medium sized pan, saute mushrooms in butter and olive oil until they are tender.

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   In a separate pan, saute asparagus tips in butter until they are tender.

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   Set both aside.

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   In the same pan, saute onion in olive oil until they are tender and translucent.

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   Add the risotto to the pan and stir constantly.

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   While stirring, add 1 cup of chicken stock to the risotto.

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   When the mixture begins to thicken, add 1/2 cup more of chicken stock.

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   Continually stir the risotto while adding in the blue cheese, 2 tablespoons of butter, and pears.

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   When the risotto reaches the desired consistency, add the mushrooms.

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    Garnish with thin slices of pear and sauteed asparagus tips.

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    Toast Points with Roasted Garlic, Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese:

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    1 red onion, quartered

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    2 tablespoons butter

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    6 tablespoons dark brown sugar

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    8 large cloves garlic, minced

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    1/4 cup chicken stock

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    8 ounces goat cheese

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    Fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus extra leaves for garnish

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    1 baguette, cut diagonally in 1/4-inch slices

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    Salt and freshly ground pepper

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    In a medium sized pan, saute onions in butter and brown sugar.

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    Cook until the onions begin to caramelize.

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    In a separate pan, saute garlic cloves in olive oil until they become slightly tender, and then cover the garlic with chicken stock.

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    Drain the liquid from the garlic and mash the cloves with the onions.

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    Add cheese to the garlic and onion mixture and stir until the cheese melts.

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    Finish the cheese spread with freshly chopped basil.

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    Brush baguette slices with melted butter on each side.

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    In a large grill pan, toast the buttered baguette pieces over medium heat.

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    Toast the bread until the pieces are browned and slightly crispy.

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    Remove the toast points from the pan and spoon the cheese mixture on top of each piece.

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    Garnish each point with a small basil leaf.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.