The Cheese Board
Baked Brie
Ingredients
- Triple Brie
- 1 clove garlic, peeled & finely sliced
- 2T EVOO
- 1T honey
- Salt & cracked black pepper
- 2 sprigs thyme plus extra for garnish
In a small oven/bbq safe dish pour 1T extra virgin olive oil. Unwrap brie cheese and place in dish then score the top with a sharp knife.
Scatter finely sliced garlic over top, season with a little salt and cracked black pepper. Drizzle honey over top, remaining olive oil and two sprigs of thyme. Either place in your pre-heated oven or BBQ for 10-15minutes until it’s oozy and warmed through.
Bring out of oven, transfer onto platter and place some fresh thyme on top as a garnish.
If you transfer to another dish, drizzle pan juices over the top.
Chorizo, almonds and olives 🫒
Ingredients
- 1 chorizo
- 1C almonds
- 1C olives – I used a mix of Kalamatta & Sicilian olives
- Cracked black pepper
Cut your Chorizo in half lengthways then slice chorizo. Place into an oven/bbq safe dish along with your almonds, olives and cracked black pepper. Stir to combine, then place in your pre-heated oven or bbq for 10-15minutes. Transfer to a bowl then place on your platter.
To assemble your cheese board, place baked triple brie and baked chorizo onto platter. Surround with all of your favourites! I use dehydrated and dried fruits, fresh strawberries, pate, quince paste and a variety of crackers.
Mexican Toasties
Ingredients
- 2 small Turkish breads
- 1 chorizo, sliced and pan fried
- 1/2C corn kernels
- 1/2C kidney beans
- 1/2C roasted capsicum strips
- 1t Mexican seasoning (or cumin/smoked paprika)
- 8 slices cheese
- Fresh coriander
Slice your Turkish breads in half lengthways.
In a bowl place your pre-cooked chorizo slices, corn kernels, kidney beans, capsicum strips, Mexican seasoning and stir to combine.
Open your Turkish breads. Place 2 slices of cheese on each of the breads. Spoon your topping in, fresh coriander on top then top with another two slices of cheese. Place your Turkish lid on top and toast in your toastie machine until golden and melting. This will take approximately 5 minutes.
Serve with guacamole, sour cream and fresh lime.
Wagon Wheel Toastie ~
Ingredients
- 2 panini breads
- Raspberry Jam
- Milk chocolate drops
- 6 large white marshmallows
Slice your panini breads in half lengthways.
Firstly spread each side of your breads with raspberry jam. On one side of the panini place milk chocolate drops. Place 3 white marshmallows on each bread, place lids on top then place into the toastie machine to do its thing! It will only take 5 minutes for your chocolate and marshmallows to melt.
Remove from toastie machine, drizzle with melted chocolate and serve with fresh raspberries and additional marshmallows. Eating outside is mandatory!