Gorgonzola Thyme Stuffed Olives Recipe 415

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl beat gorgonzola cheese and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Stir in thyme and pepper. Spoon cheese mixture into a pastry bag fitting with a small plain round tip. Pipe the cheese mixture into each olive. Spoon olives into a glass container. MAKE-AHEAD: Store olives in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. To serve, let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
• Add the cheeses, cream, and milk; heat mixture until cheeses melt and the mixture is simmering.
• Stir in the tomatoes (including their liquid), tomato juice, basil, sugar, and pepper. Continue to simmer mixture for 15 to 20 minutes while stirring constantly. Do not boil.

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the green olives, kalamata olives, Gorgonzola cheese, macadamia nuts, basil, tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
• Lay each grape leaf flat, and place a heaped tablespoonful of the olive and Gorgonzola mixture in the center. Fold or roll the leaves around the mixture. Chill until serving.