Escargots au roquefort

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼poundsButter
3ouncesRoquefort cheese
1teaspoonDried tarragon -or-
1tablespoonFresh tarragon
1teaspoonDried chervil -or-
1tablespoonFresh chervil
White pepper
1tablespoonBrandy
24Snails
¼cupBread crumbs
French bread

Directions

Preheat broiler. Place the butter, Roquefort, herbs, pepper, and brandy in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process the mixture until thoroughly blended to a paste. Melt the paste in a skillet over low heat--do not boil. Once the paste is melted, add the snails. Stir constantly until heated through. Place six snails on each of four dishes or escargot platters. Divide the sauce evenly over the snails. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over and place under preheated broiler until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Serve with fresh French bread.

PETIT CAFE

SEATTLE. WINE: MACON LUGNEY, LES CHARMES, 1979 OR 1980.

From the <Micro Cookbook Collection of French Recipes>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .