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With a large group, I would suggest serving this meal as a buffet. Make sure there is seating available either inside or out in the garden if it is a nice day.

The best time to open gifts is after the buffet meal and as the guests are enjoying tea or coffee and slices of fruit tart or cake from your local bakery.

THE RECIPES
  • Wheel of Brie stuffed with Peach Preserves
  • Crudite Basket with Dip
  • Wild Rice Salad with Fresh Strawberries
  • Green Bean Salad with jicama
  • Salmon with Basil Cream

 

 

Wheel of Brie stuffed with Peach Preserves
An easy and delicious appetizer to serve while guests arrive and cocktails are served. Serve with sliced French bread or gingersnaps.

  • 1 kilogram (approximately 2.2 pounds) wheel of Brie
  • 1 10-oz jar unsweetened peach puree (Sorrell Ridge makes an excellent peach puree that is found at most grocery stores)

Slice the wheel of Brie in half sideways with a large knife and spread a thin layer of peach puree on the bottom half. Replace the top layer of Brie and present on a large round decorative platter with the slices of French bread or ginger snaps spread out in a circle around the cheese. Clusters of red or green grapes make a nice decorative touch and compliment the cheese as well.

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