holiday brie

you can call this "holiday brie" or in Peace Meals it's called "cranberry salsa with warm brie and pistachios", but none of these names really describe the "party in your mouth, can't stop eating it it's so good" type of appetizer that this really is. see....

                                       

Brie:
1 small round of Brie cheese
1/2 cup chopped pistachios, toasted
water crackers (I use Carr's brand)

Cranberry Salsa:
12 oz. fresh cranberries (or frozen)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 small jalapenos, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish
2 T peeled and grated fresh ginger
2 T fresh lemon juice

What to do:
Rinse the cranberries and discard any that are soft or bruised. Reserve several of the whole cranberries for garnish. Place the remaining cranberries in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped (do not overprocess). Transfer to a bowl and stir in the remaining slasa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350. Place the Brie on a rimmed baking sheet and heat for 15 to 20 minutes until softened. Transfer to a serving platter and top (generously!) with Cranberry Salsa. Sprinkle with pistachios, reserved whole cranberries and additional cilantro.
Serve warm with crackers.

ok one more look at it :)