Author Notes: We throw a few of these on the grill every time we fire it up, though they’re easily made on an indoor grill pan, as well. And talk about a no-recipe recipe. This is all method. Play around with the ratios as you see fit. It’s going to be really, really difficult to end up with a plum that tastes anything less than fantastic. —Emily Stoffel – the pig & quill
Serves: 2-4 (you can easily scale this for a larger crowd)
Ingredients
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5
plums, halved and pitted
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1
good glug olive oil
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1/2
teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4
teaspoon crushed red chili flakes, plus additional for serving
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plenty
of salt and pepper
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4
ounces wedge Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled or in small hunks
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real maple syrup
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1
handful toasted walnuts, chopped
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lightly dressed baby kale, or other greens, for serving
Directions
- Preheat indoor or outdoor grill. Arrange baby kale or greens (tossed with your favorite lightly flavored vinaigrette or a little balsamic and olive oil) on serving plates.
- Toss plum halves with olive oil, thyme, crushed red chili flakes and salt and pepper, to taste. Grill, cut-side-down, until well-marked, about 3-5 minutes. Flip plums and nestle gorgonzola into the center of each half. Cover and allow cheese to just melt, about a minute or two.
- Remove plums to salad greens and drizzle with maple syrup, crushed walnuts and additional chile flakes, if you’re feelin’ the heat. Serve warm.
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