Bubbly baked camembert
Servings: 2
Anthony’s an entertainer – in every sense of the word. Known for his on-stage singing panache, Anthony also loves to entertain at home… but not cook! He’d much prefer to order catering, and arrange it on fresh banana leaves to serve. That’s why I chose a dish for Anthony that’s about as easy as picking up the phone: Baked Camembert! When we tested this dish, I really wanted it to be “Bubbly Baked Brie” for alliterative purposes, but then every time we baked it, it would split. So I gave my cheesemonger friend Anthony Femia a call to find out what was going on, and he explained that Camembert and Brie are NOT interchangeable! Camembert has a higher fat content, so will hold the heat better. Give this a whirl with whatever Camembert you like, but beware of the brie! Anthony (C!) brought in his mum’s Sicilian Meatballs recipe, which was full of heart. The key with a meatball is to be very gentle when rolling them – don’t overwork the mix! For a challenge, I made Anthony a dish using a version of secret herbs and spices as a batter for asparagus, an ingredient that he doesn’t enjoy. If you’d prefer a crunchier batter, try doing this with a double crumb – roll the asparagus (or any veg!) in the mix, then roll and crumb once more before frying.
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