Caramelized Brie and Apple Decadence

1 batch brie appetizer 10 min 5 min prep
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2 lbs brie round
1/4 cup brown sugar
4-5 granny smith apples or braeburn apples, cored and sliced into thin wedges

Take your wheel of brie and cut off the top crust only (with about a 1-inch perimeter left on to help it hold its shape).
Sprinkle the top lightly with brown sugar, then put it under the broiler for just a minute or two- watching constantly so that it doesn't burn- until the sugar melts, and then remove it.
Serve with thin slices of Granny Smith or Braeburn apples. A great party food recipe.

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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

1 box prepared gingerbread mix, prepared to package directions for cake
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 orange, zested
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups powdered confectioners' sugar
Shaved crystalized ginger, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Divide prepared cake mix into nonstick muffin tins and bake for 20 minutes. The batter will make 8 to 10 muffins, depending on the size of your tin. Turn muffins out of tins to quick cool.

Beat cream cheese, pumpkin, nutmeg, orange zest and vanilla with hand mixer at medium speed. Beat in sugar until frosting is fluffy. Frost cupcakes and top with crystalized ginger. A great party food recipe.

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Baked Artichoke Dip (Party Food Recipe)

2 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup fat-free or "lite" mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pita bread or crackers, for serving

1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic salt, and pepper. Spoon the mixture into a baking dish suitable for serving.
2. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Serve warm with sliced pita bread or whole-wheat crackers.

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