Deep Fried Irish Brie With Seasonal Salad Food

DEEP FRIED BRIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the egg with some salt and pepper using a fork. Place the bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dip the cubes of Brie into the egg, then roll in breadcrumbs until evenly coated and well covered. Place the cheese cubes on a tray, and refrigerate for about 20 minutes, to firm up.
• Heat oil in deep-fryer or heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry the cheese cubes for 3 to 5 minutes, until deep golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with cranberry sauce for dipping. You can also make these before your guests arrive, and keep them in a warm oven.

STIR FRIED SPINACH WITH BAKED BRIE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• To Make Garnish: In bowl, toss all ingredients together well; cover and refrigerate until serving.
• To Make Spinach and Brie: Wash and stem spinach and dry thoroughly; set aside.
• Cut brie in half crosswise so you have two thin discs, then cut each disc into 6 pie shaped sections; place on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Heat oils in lge skillet; add garlic, red pepper, s& p.
• Stir fry about 2 minutes.
• Place brie in oven.
• add spinach to skillet and toss rapidly so they get coated with the mixture; you want spinach warm, but not completely wilted.
• Arrange spinach mixture on serving platter; transfer brie wedges, cut side up, to tops of spinach; Top with Garnish.

WARM BRIE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add onion & cook till softened.
• Add mustard to saucepan, then the vinegar & stir well.
• Remove rind from Brie & add cheese to the pan, mixing till smooth.
• Let mixture cool slightly & add capers if you are using them.
• Add salt & pepper to taste & serve warm over mixed salad greens.