"My only regret in life is that I did not drink more champagne." ~ John Maynard Keynes ~ L. Mawby Vineyard ( Leelanau Peninsula) ______________________ CHAMPAGNE SALAD with PEAR-GOAT CHEESE TARTS ~ A rich blend of autumn flavors from a treasured (November 2006) SOUTHERN LIVING clipping * 2 (5-oz.) bags gourmet mixed salad greens 1/3 cup dried cranberries Sugared Walnuts Pear-Goat Cheese Tarts Champagne Vinaigrette Combine salad greens and cranberries in large bowl. Arrange mixture on serving plate. Sprinkle evenly with Sugared Walnuts. top with 8 Pear-Goat Tarts . Serve immediately with Champagne Vinaigrette. (8 servings) Sugared Walnuts 1 1/2 cup walnut halves 3/4 cup sugar Stir together walnuts & sugar in heavy saucepan over medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly, 8-10 minutes or until sugar melts and turns golden brown. Spread mixture in single layer on lightly greased was paper: cool. Break into pieces; store in airtight container up to 3 days. Pear-Goat ...
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