Fried Brie With Anchovy Caper Salsa Recipes

CREAMY NO-COOK TOMATO SAUCE WITH BASIL AND BRIE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, grate the tomatoes on the largest holes of a box grater into a large bowl, discarding any big pieces of excess tomato skin. Whisk in the oil, basil and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in the Brie.
• Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta to the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Add the pasta water, a little at a time, to moisten the pasta and help the Brie partially melt, if needed.
• Top with more basil before serving.

BUFFALO CHICKEN BRIE

Steps:

• Toss 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken with 3 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce. Slice off the top rind of a small wheel of brie. Place on a sheet of nonstick foil; top with the chicken and 1 tablespoon diced celery. Bring the edges of the foil together and seal, leaving room in the packet. Grill over medium-low heat until the cheese is soft, about 8 minutes. Unwrap and top with blue cheese dressing and sliced scallions. Serve with crackers.

GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAKS WITH PEPPER AND CAPER SALSA

Steps:

• Salsa: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Grill the peppers on all sides until charred, about 10 minutes. Put them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap for 30 minutes. Remove the charred skin, core and seeds from the peppers. Cut the flesh into 1/4-inch thick strips and put them in a small bowl. In a separate bowl whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, capers, and parsley until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the mixture over the peppers and toss until coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, (can be made 1 day in advance).
• Steaks: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Season the steaks on both sides with the smoked salt and herbs de Provence. Drizzle with olive oil and grill for 4 to 6 minutes each side for medium-rare. Remove the steaks from the grill pan to a cutting board and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
• Thinly slice the steaks and arrange on serving plates. Top with the salsa and serve.

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.

SOFT SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH BRIE

Steps:

• Freeze the cheese about 10 minutes, then cut off the rind and slice the cheese into 1-inch cubes. (Freezing makes it easier to cut.)
• Whisk the eggs, milk, parsley and chives in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the butter. When the foam subsides, add the egg mixture and cook, undisturbed, until the edges set, about 30 seconds. Using a rubber spatula, pull the set egg around the edges into the center of the pan. Repeat, drawing the spatula around the edge of the pan, until most of the eggs are set, about 5 minutes.
• Scatter the cheese on top and let melt slightly, then fold the eggs over the cheese. Remove from the heat and let sit until the cheese melts, about 1 more minute.

PASTRY-WRAPPED BRIE

Steps:

• Roll out 1 sheet puff pastry into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Trim into a circle and place an 8-ounce wheel of brie in the center. Brush the pastry with egg wash; fold into the center over the brie, pressing to seal. Press a smaller round of puff pastry on top, then brush all over with more egg wash. Bake at 400 degrees F until golden, 25 minutes.
• Photography by Alison Gootee