Category: Appetizers

1/2 cup Water

6 Dried Calimyrna figs, each cut lengthwise into 4 slices

1 tbsp Honey

8 Italian bread slices, (1/2-inch-thick) toasted

2 oz Gorgonzola cheese or blue cheese

Place water and figs in a 2-cup glass measure. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap, and vent. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes. Drain; discard liquid.

Spread honey evenly over bread slices, and spread the cheese (at room temperature) over honey. Top each bread slice with 3 fig slices.

Yield: 8 appetizers (serving size: 1 appetizer).