A Quick And Clever Classic

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

GER m. Simple to make and sophisticated to serve, this bread, cheeseandfig combination should be a year-roundhit. (NAPSA)—Bread, cheese and fig are a deliciously classic combination. This all-in-one baked stuffed bread makes for easy work in the kitchen for more time with your guests. Jarlsberg is an excellent melting cheese and its mellow-nutty flavor partners delightfully with the delicate sweetness of golden Calimyrna or dark purple Mis- sion figs, two varieties readily available and offered by SunMaid or Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice. Jarlsberg Figgy Baguette 1 (16-ounce) baguette % cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed. 1 cup choppedredbell pepper 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup finely chopped, stemmed Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or SunMaid Calimyrna or Mission Figs % cup chopped,pitted kalamata olives 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning or oregano 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1% cups (6 ounces) shredded Jarlsberg cheese Salt and ground black pepper(optional) Preheat oven to 375 F. Slic- ing lengthwise, cut off top % of baguette. Hollow out inside of bottom of loaf, leaving a %4-inch shell.* (Save removed bread for bread crumbs or anotheruse.) Reserve. Combine olive oil and garlic in medium skillet over medium-low heat for a few seconds, until garlic sizzles. Removefrom heat. Brush half of oil (2 tablespoons) on inside of loaf and cut side of top. Place top and bottom of loaf, cut sides up, on baking sheet; bake 5 minutes. Return skillet with remaining oil to medium heat and add bell pepper and onion. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat andstir in figs, olives, herbs and vinegar. Cool. Stir Jarlsberg into fig mixture and add salt and pepper to taste. Pack mixture into bottom of baguette. Place top on stuffed baguette. Wrapin foil. Return to oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove foil and cut into 1-inch slices. Serve warm. Makes about 20 servings. *For easier handling of long baguette,slice off top as directed, then cut loaf crosswise in half. Hollow out each half, leaving endsintact to holdfilling. Free Recipes You can find more great cheese and fig recipes at www.jarlsbergusa.com and www. valleyfig.com.

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