Grilled Brie Apple And Watercress Food

BRIE AND APPLE PANINI

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan along with the shallots and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the apples and stir to coat in the oil. Add the lemon zest, juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well to coat the apples in all the flavors. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to brown and are cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir in the basil and set aside to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, lay the ciabatta halves out so they are open-faced. Scoop out some of the inside of the bread and discard. Divide the Brie evenly among the halves, about 3 slices per half, tearing them as needed to cover the bread. Divide the apple mixture on the bottom halves of each sandwich (approximately 1/4 cup per sandwich). Place the tops on the sandwiches and press slightly to close.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet along with 2 sandwiches. Place a lid smaller than the skillet on top of the sandwiches and press down gently. Cook until golden brown on the first side, about 3 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and repeat on the second side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining oil and sandwiches. (Alternatively, you can use a panini press.) Serve warm.

APPLE, CHEDDAR AND BRIE GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• For the dipping sauce: Add the mustard, honey and mayonnaise to a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
• For the sandwiches: Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Coat one side of each bread slice with butter and place 2 pieces butter-side down in the skillet. Layer one piece of bread with 2 slices Cheddar and 3 slices apple. On the other piece of bread, spread 1 tablespoon pepper relish and add 2 slices Brie. Cover and let cook until the bread starts to brown and the cheese starts to melt, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Flip the Cheddar piece of bread onto the Brie piece to create a sandwich, then cover again and let cook until the cheese is melting over the sides of the bread, another 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat the process until all the sandwiches are made. Serve with the dipping sauce and enjoy!

GRILLED BRIE WITH GRAPES AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Place a piece of aluminum foil under the rack of your grill and preheat it to medium-high.
• Drizzle the oil over the grapes and season with salt and pepper. Place the grapes and the brie onto the grill and cook, turning both occasionally, until the grapes are lightly charred and bursting, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• Remove the grapes from the heat, transfer to the serving platter and drizzle with balsamic. Continue to cook the brie for 2 to 3 minutes, or until grill marks appear and it is soft but you are still able to lift it. Add to the platter.
• Scatter the pistachios over the brie and grapes and garnish with a few basil leaves. Serve immediately with sliced baguette and crackers.

GRILLED STEAK SANDWICHES WITH BRIE, ROASTED PEPPERS, AND WATERCRESS

Steps:

• Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides, turning occasionally. Transfer to medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and cool. Peel, seed, and cut peppers lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Brush beef with oil; sprinkle with herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill beef to desired doneness, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes for rare. Transfer beef to plate. Chill uncovered until cold, about 4 hours.
• Slice beef. Cut rolls horizontally in half. Spread mayonnaise and mustard over cut sides of rolls. Arrange beef, Brie, watercress, eggs, and bell pepper strips on bottom half of rolls. Cover with roll tops. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil and refrigerate.)

SMOKED TURKEY, BRIE, GREEN APPLE & WATERCRESS SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine honey (mixed with a pinch of red pepper flakes) and mustard in a small bowl.
• Cut bread in half lengthwise; place on a baking sheet.
• Spread honey mixture on bottom half of loaf; top with turkey and cheese.
• Bake at 350°F for 5 minutes or until cheese begins to melt.
• Arrange watercress and apple slices onto melted cheese; sprinkle with pepper.
• Cover with top half of loaf, and cut into 4 portions.

GRILLED BRIE APPLE AND THYME

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine honey and thyme.
• Brush one side of each bread slice with butter. Spread 4 bread slices with honey mixture. Top with apple and brie.
• Cover with remaining bread, buttered side up, and press together.
• Place in panini press and grill 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

GRILLED BRIE AND GRAPES WITH GRILLED BREAD

Steps:

• Light a grill or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grill grates or grill pan.
• Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and brush the cut sides with a little oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place the grapes with their stems still attached in a medium bowl. Coat the grapes with a little oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Brush the brie with a little oil, as well.
• Once the grill is heated, grill the bread until charred on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove and slice into pieces.
• Add the grape bunches to the grill and cook, turning every couple of minutes, until some of them begin to burst and they turn golden in color, 8 to 10 minutes. About 5 minutes before the grapes are done, add the brie to the grill.
• If using two 8-ounce wheels of brie, grill until you see nice grill marks, 1 to 2 minutes per side. If using one 16-ounce wheel of brie, grill until you see nice grill marks, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Remove the grilled grapes and brie and arrange on a board or platter along with the grilled bread.
• Slather a little of the gooey, grilled brie on a piece of bread and top with a couple of the grilled grapes picked from the stem.

GRILLED BRIE, APPLE, AND WATERCRESS

Steps:

• Spread 1 side of each baguette slice with butter. Turn over 4 slices and divide cheese and apple among them. Season apple with salt and pepper and top with remaining 4 baguette slices, buttered sides up.
• Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot, then cook sandwiches, pressing occasionally and turning over once, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes total. Tuck watercress into sandwiches.