Blue Cheese Popcorn

3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil

1/3 cup white popping corn

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 (1/3 pound) piece assertive blue cheese, frozen

1/2 cup coarsely chopped lightly toasted walnuts

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

In a large, partially covered saucepan, heat the oil and 1 kernel of popcorn until hot enough to make the corn pop. Add the remaining popcorn and cook, partially covered, shaking until all the corn is popped. Transfer the popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. While popcorn is hot, grate the blue cheese over the popcorn. Add the walnuts and chives and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.