Brie With Roasted Peppers And Basil Food

SAVORY BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F or 204 C.
• Take the puff pastry out of the freezer and out of the external and internal packaging to thaw for about 10 to 30 minutes. Do not leave out longer than 40 minutes at room temperature or it becomes extremely difficult to work with. Alternatively, you can microwave your pre-made frozen puff pastry sheets. Wrap with a towel and microwave for 15 seconds each side to soften. Add an extra 5 seconds as needed to be able to open the puff pastry dough without it cracking.
• Roughly chop your olives (we used kalamata and Spanish green olives), roasted red peppers and artichokes. Drain well and dab with toweling to remove extra moisture. Feel free to add fresh herbs, sun dried tomatoes in oil or anything you desire. (Alternatively, you can put them in the food processor and let them do a quick one second blend to roughly chop.) Add a dash of Sicilian Spice Mix or a mixture of dried Italian herbs (like basil, oregano, thyme and garlic powder) and olive oil and mix. Set aside
• Cut your brie wheel in half horizontally so you have 2 disks.
• Roll out your puff pastry slightly so it is about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. We used one entire sheet of a puff pastry and it was about 12 inches x 12 inches (30 cm x 30 cm) in size. You can trim if you wish. Your goal is to make your puff pastry just big enough to fit around the puff pastry and tie at the top. Set aside.
• Add your Mediterranean salsa to one half of the brie wheel with cheese side up and rind side down. Place the other half of the brie cheese wheel on top of Mediterranean salsa with the cheese side down and the rind side up. (If you do not like rind, please shave off first BEFORE starting this procedure. Then, just add the toppings right on top of the brie wheel instead of cutting in half. )
• Place your puff pasty dough on a lined or greased baking sheet. Lay the Mediterranean stuffed wheel of brie on top of the puff pastry in the middle.
• Brush egg wash along the edges of the puff pastry dough to help seal.
• Take two edges of the puff pastry and close and squeeze. Take the other 2 edges of the puff pasty together and squeeze. Twist the ends to seal well at the top. It does not need to be perfect. As a matter of fact, it is even more artistic if it's a little messy. (Watch the video for a great visual on how to do this)
• Brush the with egg and bake in over for about 20 minutes until the crust in flaky and golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest for about 15 minutes before serving.
• Serve Holiday Mediterranean En Croute with crackers and a glass of bubbly and enjoy.
• If desired, use a fork and gently carve designs in the pastry dough, being careful to not fully penetrate the dough. However, this step is completely optional.
• Brush egg wash all over the exterior of the Savory Baked Brie in Puff Pastry.
• Bake at 400degrees F (204 degrees C) Bake 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. If the decorative top of the pastry dough starts to brown faster than the rest of the brie en croute, put a little aluminum foil over the little section while the rest of the pastry dough gets deliciously golden brown. Sometimes your brie can slightly leak out of the sides, if this happens do not worry. Ours did not but we made sure that our puff pastry was at least 1/8 thick all around.
• Let rest for at least 15 minutes but best to wait 45 minutes if you can hold out.
• Serve with crackers, toasted crostini, fresh seasonal fruits, cured meats, nuts or whatever you desire. Enjoy!

BAKED BRIE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Using a paring knife, score a 1/4-inch border around the edges of the top of the Brie about 1/4-inch deep. Carefully slice off the top rind in one piece using a chef's knife and staying within the border to make a lid; set the top aside.
• Place the Brie in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet and top the center with the sun-dried tomatoes, wine, red pepper, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover with the reserved top rind. Bake just until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, during the last 10 minutes of baking, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain.
• Remove the top rind from the Brie. Sprinkle the basil over the melted cheese and gently stir to combine. Using tongs, gently toss a quarter of the pasta in the center of the melted cheese until coated and transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining 3 portions of pasta. If the cheese sauce thickens, stir in some pasta water, a tablespoon at a time.

BAKED BRIE WITH ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off bulb. Brush with 1-1/2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle with rosemary. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. , Meanwhile, cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out enough of the bottom of the bread so cheese will fit. Cube removed bread; set aside. Place cheese in bread. , Cool garlic for 10-15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°. Squeeze softened garlic into a bowl and mash with a fork; spread over cheese. Replace bread top; brush outside of bread with remaining oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. , Bake for 45-50 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with toasted baguette, grapes and reserved bread cubes.

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Halve, stem and seed 2 red and 2 yellow bell peppers. Broil, cut-side down, until blackened, 5 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover and cool; peel and cut into pieces. Saute sliced garlic in olive oil; drizzle the oil over the peppers. Top with basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

BRIE WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Slice brie in half, horizontally.
• Layer fresh basil leaves, fresh red roasted peppers, chopped garlic, salt and pepper and a little extra virgin olive oil.
• Place second half of brie on top.
• Refrigerate before serving.
• Serve with sliced french bread.

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heat. Cut peppers in half through the stem; discard stems, ribs, and seeds. Place peppers cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast peppers under the broiler until skins are charred, rotating baking sheet occasionally to cook evenly, about 10 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let steam until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
• Using a paper towel, rub peppers to remove blackened skin, and discard. Cut peppers into strips, and place in a clean bowl. Pour over strips any accumulated juice from other bowl. Add oil, vinegar, garlic, and basil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BRIE AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper.
• Place spinach in a salad bowl.
• Pour dressing over top and toss to coat.
• Add red peppers, pecans, and Brie cheese, toss again.
• Serve immediately.

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS WITH BRIE

Steps:

• Cut the peppers in half through the stalk and remove the seeds.
• Evenly spread 1tsp of olive tapenade in each half pepper and fill with cherry tomatoes, olives, pine nuts and a few torn basil leaves, top with the Brie.
• Place them in a roasting tin with a drizzle of olive oil and bake at 200°C/400°F for 20-25 mins until the peppers are tender.
• Serve warm with crusty bread and salad.