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Thousand Island Dressing Recipe

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A rich and creamy blue cheese sauce perfect for enhancing the flavor of steak. Made with shallots, butter, white wine, blue cheese, and double cream, this sauce is quick to prepare and adds a tangy, savory kick to your favorite cuts of meat.

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 shallot, very finely chopped
  • 1 knob of butter (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 125 g Roquefort or Gorgonzola blue cheese
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 100 ml double cream
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

To Garnish

  • Chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter and cook shallots: Melt the knob of butter in a pan over low to medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallot and cook gently for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly until softened.
  2. Add white wine and reduce: Pour in the white wine and cook for 1-2 minutes until it has reduced slightly and the alcohol has cooked off.
  3. Melt the blue cheese: Add the blue cheese to the pan and stir until it has completely melted into the mixture.
  4. Add cream and season: Pour in the double cream and stir well. Heat the sauce gently for about one minute, then season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. No additional salt is needed due to the saltiness of the cheese.
  5. Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped chives. Serve the sauce on top of steak or separately as desired.

Notes

  • Use good quality blue cheese like Roquefort or Gorgonzola for the best flavor.
  • If you prefer a milder taste, reduce the amount of blue cheese slightly.
  • Double cream provides richness, but you can substitute with heavy cream if unavailable.
  • Ensure the shallots are cooked gently to avoid bitterness in the sauce.
  • This sauce can be prepared in advance and gently reheated before serving.