Sunday night with 'Pauly D,' plus a couple of recipes
Dear readers,
Happy pre-Labor Day weekend! Here's hoping that, wherever you are and/or plan to go, the weather forecast is in your favor. Tomorrow, I'm headed to Atlantic City, NJ for my very first time and, I have to be honest, I can hardly wait! My fingers are crossed for a 48-hour span filled with lots of sun, relaxation, saltwater taffy, greasy boardwalk bites, and an abundance of summery frozen beverages. On Sunday night, my girlfriends and I, all Jersey Shore-aholics, are headed to The Pool After Dark to see DJ Pauly D spin. Honestly, I don't think I've been this excited about anything since finding out that Laduree was NYC- bound.
Photo: MTV
What are your plans for the weekend? Do any of them involve bringing a "potluck" dish over to a friend's Labor Day BBQ, by chance? If so, I've got a great recipe that I'd like to share with you, which utilizes fresh figs (which are in season right now). Oh, and I should also mention that it only contains three ingredients and takes virtually no time to prepare. Your host will think you're so fancy! Enjoy.
Fresh figs with blue cheese and candied pecans
Ingredients:
serves approximately 15, assuming that each guests eats 3 pieces
10 fresh figs: remove bottom/navel and top/stem, then slice remainder of each fruit in to 5 equal slices
1/2 lb. blue cheese (I used Bleu d'Auvergne), left out of fridge for 15-minutes
8oz. chopped candied pecans - I buy mine at Trader Joe's (if you cannot locate "candied" pecans, regular chopped pecans will do)
Method:
On a large serving plate/tray of choice, arrange figs side by side.
Top each fig with a 5-finger pinch of blue cheese (approximately 1/2 tablespoon).
Finally, crown each fig with a sprinkle of chopped candied pecans. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Other recipe ideas for Labor Day weekend BBQ's and gatherings
Enjoy your final weekend of summer! Be safe - wear sunscreen - and, most importantly, eat well!
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Until we eat again,
Lindsay, The Lunch Belle