Preparation time: 15 minutes
Total cooking time: 2 minutes

Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 100 g (3 1/2 oz) pecans
• 75 g (2 1/2 oz) softened butter
• 200 g (6 1/2 oz) Gorgonzola cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons Cognac

Method:

• Spread the pecans on a tray and toast under the grill for 1-2 minutes, or until they start to change colour. Cool for 5 minutes, then roughly chop.
• Mix together the butter and cheese with a fork. Stir in the pecans and parsley and add the Cognac. Season with pepper and mix well. Spread over cooked food, bread or fuit and grill until melted and bubbling.

Note: Best made a couple of days in advance, to let the flavours develop. Can be kept, covered and refrigerated, for up to 5 days.

NUTRITION PER SERVE: Protein 6 g; Fat 25 g; Carbohydrate 1 g; Dietary Fibre 1 g; Cholesterol 50 mg; 1038 kJ (248 cal)