Subject: Herbed Brie in Pastry
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Mon Jul 29 2002 - 02:33:01 EDT
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FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a real groaner from reader Laura S.:
A polar bear goes into a bar and says, "Can I have a gin and . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . tonic, please?"
The bartender put it on the bar and said, "Sure, but what's with the
big pause?"
Polar bear answered, "Dunno. I've always had 'em, though."
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TODAY'S RECIPE
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It seems that many of my readers just can't get enough "Quick and
Easy" recipes, so here is another bunch for busy people who also
happen to be the chief cook and bottle washer.
Monday's Starter
Herbed Brie in Pastry
Tuesday's Soup or Salad
Mushroom and Hazelnut Salad
Wednesday's Side Dish
Rosemary Potatoes
Thursday's Entree
Tarragon Lime Chicken
Friday's Dessert
Quick Apple Crisp
Brie cooked in pastry has been a popular party item for the past few
years, and I even saw the "BAM" guy on TV do a recipe for it recently.
This recipe adds some sophistication with the use of fresh herbs, and
takes advantage of frozen puff pastry that should be in everyone's
freezer.
Herbed Brie in Pastry
1 wheel (about 18 ounces, 500 g) ripe Brie cheese
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1 Tbs (15 ml) chopped fresh chives
1 Tbs (15 ml) chopped fresh tarragon
1 Tbs (15 ml) dry white wine or vermouth
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 sheet (about 9 ounces, 250 g) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten
Cut off and discard the top rind of the Brie. Combine the shallots,
herbs, wine, and pepper in a small bowl and press firmly over the top
of the cheese. Roll out the pastry dough on a lightly floured surface
to make a 10-inch (25 cm) square. Place the pastry over the cheese
and fold it under the cheese to enclose it completely. Turn the
cheese over and press the pastry seams together. Turn right side up
and brush with the beaten egg. Bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven
until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room
temperature. Serves 6 to 8.
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