Blue Cheese Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 1/2 oz.)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, such as tabasco
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Heat 1 T oil in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat; add garlic and saute until golden, about 1 minute.
Transfer garlic mixture to a blender or food processor; add blue cheese, white wine vinegar, water, sugar, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper and remaining 6 T of olive oil.
Blend well.
Transfer vinaigrette to a bowl; mix in chopped basil.
Can be prepared 2 days ahead, cover and refrigerate.