Our Favorite Quick & Easy Holiday Recipes : Cherry Coulis
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Baked Brie with Cherry Coulis
The Lifestyle Lab
10 min
30 min
6 person
Appetizers
United States
Ingredients
- 1 wheel of brie cheese
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional for brightness)
- Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the Oven : Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather ingredients and use either our Brie Baker (purchase at The Lifestyle Lab online store) or a small rounded baking dish or cast iron dish that is heatproof to place in the oven.
Step 2
Prepare the Brie : Un-wrap the brie from its packaging and place in a small baking dish.
Step 3
Make the Cherry Coulis : In a small saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, and water. Cook on medium heat until the cherries soften and the mixture thickens, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice for a touch of acidity.
Step 4
Bake the Brie : While the coulis is cooking, bake the brie in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until soft and gooey.
Step 5
Serve : Remove the brie from the oven, spoon the cherry coulis over the top, and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary. Serve warm with crackers, baguette slices, or fruit. Top: with pecans nuts for an additional layer of goodness!
Step 6
Enjoy! This baked brie is a delicious, festive appetizer that’s sure to impress!
The Lifestyle Lab
Pair this baked brie with a selection of complementary cheeses to create a show-stopping appetizer spread that’s perfect for hosting. Consider adding a mix of soft, semi-soft, and hard cheeses, like creamy camembert, nutty gouda, and sharp aged cheddar, for a variety of textures and flavors. Serve with crusty bread, gourmet crackers, and fresh fruit to complete the board and give your guests plenty of ways to enjoy this warm, inviting centerpiece.
Mini Meatball Sliders
The Lifestyle Lab
15 min
25 min
8 person
Appetizers
United States
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 slider buns or mini rolls
- 1 slice of your favorite cheese (American, Swiss or Pepper Jack)
- 1 head of red leaf lettuce cut or tear in small pieces
- 1 tomato cut up in small slices
Bonus Tip: 1 package of Bacon
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the Meatballs : In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roll into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
Quick & Easy TIP: Costo has some amazing pre-made Italian meatballs that just need warming up. If you decide to go this route,
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 8 x 11 baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil
Place meatballs in oven to warm for 20 min.
Step 2
Cook the Meatballs : In a skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Top with a small slice of your favorite cheese the last 1 minute and cover with a lid to melt cheese.
Step 3
Toast the Buns: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Butter the buns with 1/2 tsp of garlic butter or plain butter.
Tip: We love Kerry Gold Butter and their garlic butter is amazing!
Cook: Place on bottom rack and cook for 5 - 7 min until lightly toasted
Step 4
Assemble Sliders : Place one small piece of lettuce and small piece of tomato on the bottom half of each slider bun, place meatball with melted cheese on top of lettuce and tomato. Place the top bun over each meatball.
Bonus Tip: You can cook up some bacon in the oven for 10 min until just slightly crispy and then add to the slider under the top bun.
Step 5
Serving : Place the sliders on your favorite serving plate.
Put condiments in small little glass bowls with serving spoons and label them for guests.
Condiments: We recommend: Dijon mustard, ketchup, Mayo or Garlic Mayo
Salmon & Cheese Delightful Bites
The Lifestyle Lab
15 min
5 -7 min
8 person
Appetizers
United States
Ingredients
- 1 baguette or crusty bread, sliced into rounds
- 4 oz smoked salmon, sliced
- 4 oz garlic and herb cheese spread
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- Fresh dill or chives for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon
Step 1
Preheat: oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Bread : Lightly toast the baguette slices for a crisp base. Cut the baquette into small thin rounds, Butter the toast and place in oven for 5 - 7 min
Step 2
Add Cheese : Remove from oven and let cool. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese or herbed cheese on each slice. We prefer a garlic and herb cheese.
Step 3
Layer with Salmon : Cut the Salmon into smaller pieces and then place a piece of smoked salmon over the cheese spread.
Step 4
Top with Cucumber : Add a thin cucumber slice on top of the Salmon. Give each salmon bite a little squeeze of lemon (lightly).
Step 5
Garnish : Sprinkle with fresh dill or chives, and season with a touch of salt and pepper.
This elegant appetizer is ready to serve and makes a perfect addition to any holiday or dinner party spread!
We hope you enjoy some of our favorite quick & easy holiday recipes!
From the warm, baked bri and cherry coulis, to the ultimate mini meatball sliders that are both easy to make and packed with flavor, to the perfectly bite-sized and bursting with flavor salmon bites, to a fabulous gourmet cheese platter, you'll be ready to host the perfect holiday party!
These quick and easy apps are sure to be a hit at any gathering!
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