Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Holiday Appetizers from Fresh 365



Happy Holidays! I am Erin from fresh365 and Vicki has so graciously
asked me to share a few holiday recipes with you. Each year, my family
celebrates Christmas Eve with an all-appetizer menu, which is a big
hit. The recipes below are two of my favorites and I hope you will
enjoy them as well. Thanks for having me Vicki!

Baked Holiday Brie
serves 4-6

1 brie cheese round (about 8 oz)
1 T maple syrup
1/4 c fresh cranberries, chopped
2 t fresh thyme leaves
1/2 t grated orange peel

Preheat oven to 400F. Place brie on a baking sheet. Pour maple syrup
over top, and add cranberries. Sprinkle with thyme and orange peel.
Place in oven and bake 25-30 minutes, until brie is soft when cut.
Serve immediately with your favorite crackers.


3-Minute Roasted Red Pepper Dip
serves 6-8

2 roasted red peppers, chopped
20 pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1 c crumbled feta cheese
1 T olive oil

In a small bowl, combine roasted red peppers, olives and feta. Drizzle
with olive oil, and carefully mix together. Serve with crackers or a
toasted baguette.

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Thanks so much for this DELICIOUS post, Erin. I'm definitely going to serve this on Christmas Eve/Day! :0)

Do YOU have a holiday recipe you would like to share? Just leave it in the comments section! xo

11 comments:

  1. How very delicious. Thank you so much for sharing it. I also really love the idea of an all appetizers meal. I may have to pitch that idea to my family.

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  2. Thanks again Vicki- I had a lot of fun with these recipes! Happy Holidays!

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  3. You're welcome, Erin. You have such a talent and I'm honored to feature you. :)

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  4. So fun to see you over here Erin! Yummy as usual! You make me hungry about 16 hours a day!

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  5. that brie looks amazing!

    i can't wait to try the dip ... although i need to find a substitute for olives (i just don't like them).

    thanks for the holiday inspiration :)

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  6. This is absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to try it on the brie and cranberries I have at home!

    Yum yum!

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  7. Erin recipes are divine and that brie cheese number looks amazing!!!

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  8. That brie looks impossibly delicious. I'm considering the idea that you might have super foodie powers.

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  9. mmmm. I love the red pepper dip recipe. So easy to throw together to take to my in-laws Christmas dinner this year.

    I love simple things.

    Gina@isolabellashop.com

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  10. What a treat, lovely pictures, awesome recipes and 2 lovely ladies found in the same place.

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  11. Thanks again Vicki- I had a lot of fun with these recipes! Happy Holidays!
    Work from home India

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Thanks so much for your comments. Your thoughts, opinions, and ideas are important to me!

~ Vicki