Instructions: In a small saucepan, over high heat, reduce the port to 1/4 its original volume.

Slice the figs nearly in half by starting at the rounded end and cutting toward the stem. Stop cutting just before the beginning of the stem. Gently open the fig, still keeping it connected at the stem end.

With your finger, make an indentation in the center of the fig. Pour in a few drops of the reduced port. Insert a small piece of blue cheese and replace the other half of the fig so that the fig looks as it originally did.

Grill the fig on a moderate grill until it is soft and the cheese has begun to melt.

Serve as appetizer, brunch dish or a dessert that is a little less sweet than the usual.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

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