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Roasted Figs and Onions with Gorgonzola Croutons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped
4 red onions, halved and peeled
8 fresh figs
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
5 ounces Gorgonzola
Dash of Tabasco
Dash of Worcestershire
3 tablespoons heavy cream
12 slices baguette
3 tablespoon olive oil mixed with 1 crushed garlic clove

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and mint. Slice onions in half, from stem to root end and add to bowl. Coat onions and place in a shallow baking dish and roast for 30 minutes. Add figs to baking dish, baste with juices and roast for 15 more minutes. Meanwhile, mix Gorgonzola, Tabasco, Worcestershire and thin with cream to make a spreadable mixture. Brush baguette slices with garlic oil. Remove the onions and figs from oven, raise oven to 400 and toast the baguette slices for about 7 minutes, until browned.

To serve:
Spread the cheese mixture on the bread. Place the onion and fig mixture on a platter, and surround with the croutons. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings