Brie Pear Walnut Honey Flatbread

Brie Pear Walnut Honey Flatbread

by | Apr 18, 2013 | Fruits, Snacks & Appetizers, Soup & Sandwiches, Vegetarian

Sweet, salty, gooey, and crunchy. This flatbread has a combination of ingredients that are delicious on their own, but when combined, are pure heaven.

This recipe is an adaptation of a popular menu item from a little brunch place in Little Italy/Portugal in Toronto called Saving Grace.  It’s been years since I dined there, way before I realized I was gluten-intolerant, but I still remember the brie, pear, walnut and honey on toasted baguette.  The blend of flavours was so perfect and I wanted to recreate a gluten-free version to enjoy at home.  I’ve made this a flatbread here but this would be great on your favourite gluten-free bread too.  Bonus, it’s super fast to whip up and fancy enough to be an appetizer, especially when served with a chilled sparkling wine.  A sweet way to start summer.

Brie and Pear ready to bake

 

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Pear Brie Walnut and Honey Flatbread

Sweet, salty, gooey, and crunchy. This flatbread has a combination of ingredients that are delicious on their own, but when combined, are pure heaven.
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: cheese, corn-free, egg-free, fast, fruits, gluten-free, pizza, sandwich, soy-free
Servings: 1 flatbread
Author: ness

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 brown rice tortilla from Food for Life
  • 6 pear slices
  • 6 slices Brie cheese
  • 12 walnut halves
  • 2 teaspoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
  • Arugula leaves for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 375. Lay brie and pear on flatbread in a circular pattern, alternating the brie and pear pieces.
  • In a small bowl, toss walnuts and 2 teaspoons of honey until walnuts are coated. Sprinkle walnuts on top of brie and pear.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown and brie is melted. Garnish with arugula leaves and additional drizzle of honey.
Mushroom Melt

Mushroom Melt

by | Apr 17, 2011 | Main Dishes, Salads, Soup & Sandwiches, Vegetables

Back when J and I would work from our home office, we had the luxury of being able to cook our lunches.  J’s specialty was the mushroom melt on a toast. So easy, delish, fast, and satisfying – you definitely don’t miss the meat in this vegetarian dish. Add a side salad and you have a nutritious and tasty lunch in about 15 minutes flat.  Try this for lunch or even a light supper. Thanks, J, for making all those mushroom melts!

Thinly sliced mushrooms and shallots are the main ingredients in this sammie.  Crimini, white, portobello mushrooms are all great options or you can be fancy and try wild mushrooms.  You can also sub in any kind of onion in place of the shallots.  The chives are a colourful fresh addition, or you could try flat leaf parsley.   Add a GF bun and some cheese and you’re set.  I got my GF buns from Chompie’s, a local AZ deli.  Udi’s makes a GF hamburger bun that’s supposed to be pretty good, though I haven’t tried yet.

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Gluten Free Mushroom Melt (Vegetarian)

Thinly sliced mushrooms and shallots are the main ingredients in this sammie. Crimini, white, portobello mushrooms are all great options or you can be fancy and try wild mushrooms. You can also sub in any kind of onion in place of the shallots. The chives are a colourful fresh addition, or you could try flat leaf parsley. Add a GF bun and some cheese and you're set.
Course: Main Course, Salad
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: cheese, corn-free, fast, gluten-free, mushrooms, nut-free, sandwich, soup & sandwiches, soy-free, vegetables
Servings: 1
Author: ness

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small shallot (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 oz mozzerella cheese (grated or thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp chives (finely sliced)
  • 1 gluten free hamburger bun (lightly toasted)
  • fresh greens (I used restaurant micro greens from Trader Joes - makes it feel fancy)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat the oil in a skillet on medium high heat. Add the shallots and saute until softened, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and mix through. Turn heat down to low. Using a spatula, push the mushroom mixture into the middle of the pan to form a circle. Place cheese on top and place a lid on top of pan to help speed up melting the cheese. Once cheese is melted, remove pan from heat. Using a spatula, remove mushrooms from pan (try to get them all in one scoop) and place on bun. Add chives and fresh greens. Serve with a side salad (mine had radishes, cucumber, arugula and parsley in lemon vinegarette).

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