Baked Potatoes with Blue Cheese

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Rosemary Zwick for this one:

A middle-aged gentleman is out to dinner at a fancy restaurant with
his wife to celebrate her fortieth birthday. He says, "So what would
you like, Sara? A Jaguar? A mink coat? A diamond necklace?"

She says, "Bernie, I want a divorce."

He says, "I wasn't planning on spending that much."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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I admit that this recipe is pretty basic, but that's what this week's
"I Don't Feel Like Cooking" recipes are all about, right? I always
think of baked potatoes as comfort food, especially as I sit
comfortably while they bake unattended.

Baked Potatoes with Blue Cheese

4-6 large baking potatoes, scrubbed and pierced deeply
with a fork in 2 or 3 places
Kosher salt
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup (250 ml) crumbled blue cheese, or to taste
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

Sprinkle the potatoes liberally with kosher salt while they are still
wet from scrubbing and place directly on the center rack of a
preheated 400F (200C) oven. Bake until they yield when squeezed,
about 1 hour. Cut a cross in the top of the potatoes and pinch the
sides to expose the interior. Season with salt and pepper and add the
blue cheese and toasted walnuts. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Wed Dec 1 06:07:27 2004