Hosting For The Holidays

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The holidays are a time to gather and enjoy. Below are some of our favorite ways to help you host for the holidays with delicious recipes using amazing California ingredients. We have a appetizer recipe to elegantly wow your guests, and a delicious and easy breakfast recipe that is sure to be a hit.

Roasted Grapes and Thyme Brie en Croute

Recipe courtesy of Real California Milk

Ingredients:

  • 1 Real California Brie (We love Marin French’s Triple Créme Brie)
  • Dufour Puff Pastry Dough
  • Divina Greek Apricot Spread
  • California Grown Red grapes
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme

Directions:

To Prepare the Brie en Croute:

  1. On a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper that has been lightly dusted with flour gently unfold the sheet of pastry.
  2. Spoon the apricot spread into the center of the pastry.
  3. Place the wheel of brie cheese on top of the apricot spread.
  4. Fold each of the puff pastry corners up and over the wheel of brie, gently pressing to seal.
  5. Refrigerate the pastry-wrapped brie for 15 to 20 minutes. Heat the oven to 400 F.
  6. Bake brie for 25-30 minutes or until center is hot. Allow to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

To Prepare Grapes:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut the grapes into smaller bunches and scatter on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle and coat in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add springs of thyme to the pan.
  5. Bake for 15-25 minutes or until the grapes just start to burst and blister, rotating them halfway through the baking process.
  6. Let cool for a 5 min and use to top baked brie. (Don’t forget to use the juice drippings from the pan as a drizzle.) Finish with more fresh thyme.

 

Burt’s Honey Ricotta Toast

Recipe courtesy of Real California Milk

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2-inch-thick slices rustic bread, toasted
  • 1/4 cup Real California ricotta cheese
  • 2 heaping tablespoons chopped pear
  • 2 tablespoons chopped glazed walnuts or pecans
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 pinches cinnamon

Directions:

  1. Prep time: 5 minutes, plus time to toast the bread
  2. Spread toast with cheese, then arrange pear and nuts on top. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve.

Why California Dairy?

Glad you asked. Every product stamped with the Real California Milk Seal is made with wholesome dairy from the Golden State – where we believe in real food made by real farm families who are focused on a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Check out RealCaliforniaMilk.com for even more reasons to shop ingredients using Real California Milk this holiday season, additional recipe inspiration, and so much more.

Find everything you need for this recipe and many more California favorites at your local Mollie Stone’s Markets. Click HERE to find a market near you!