Grilled Pesto Marinated Skirt Steak with Blue Cheese Fondue

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   Blue Cheese Fondue, recipe follows

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   Soak 15 wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.

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   Heat the grill.

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   Thread the meat onto skewers, season with salt and pepper, and coat with the pesto.

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   Grill to desired doneness.

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   You can also cook the meat to medium rare then finish it off in the oven just before the party.

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   Cook's note: Have the butcher slice the skirt steak for you.

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   Serve cooked meat skewered into a loaf of bread for a fun presentation next to the Blue Cheese Fondue.

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   Other garnishes (like apple, etc.)

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    can be arranged stabbed into the loaf as well.

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    In a small pan over medium-low heat, cook the butter, thyme, and garlic until the garlic is soft, about 2 minutes.

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    Be careful not to let the garlic brown.

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    Add the cream, raise the heat to medium, and bring the cream to a simmer.

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    Cook until the cream is reduced by 1/3.

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    Lower the heat to maintain a slow simmer.

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    Add the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.

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    Add the pepper and pour into a fondue pot set over low heat.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.