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Cedar plank grilled brie

A round of melting hot brie from the grill, topped with pimentos and paired with crisp flatbread, makes an inviting appetizer

##INGREDIENTS (makes 6 servings)## * 6 whole rosemary sprigs * 1/4 cup olive oil * 1 tbsp each finely chopped fresh rosemary and finely grated lemon zest * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 tsp minced fresh chilies * 6 mini wheels or three 4.5 oz wheels of brie cheese * 1/4 cup chopped pimento * crackers or flatbread * cedar plank

(see INSTRUCTIONS below)

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##INSTRUCTIONS## 1. Soak an untreated cedar plank (available at grocery, cookware and hardware stores) in water overnight. Preheat the grill to high and place the wet plank on the grate. Lay whole rosemary sprigs on the plank. Heat the plank until smoking and burning on the bottom at the edges, about 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil in a large bowl with the chopped rosemary, lemon zest, garlic and chilies. Add cheeses and pimento to the bowl and coat with the mixture. Let stand for 15 minutes. 3. Arrange the cheeses on top of the rosemary sprigs on the plank. Drizzle with any remaining marinade. Cover the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the cheeses are swollen and ready to burst. Remove the plank from the grill using tongs and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve the cheeses on the plank with crackers or flatbread. *Tip: If grilling isn’t possible, lay rosemary on a parchment-lined tray and place the cheeses on top. Bake in a preheated 375˚F oven for 3 to 5 minutes.*

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