I love this time of year because you can entertain with great flair on a beer budget and no one will know it is not ‘champagne costs’.

These delectable morsels are probably one of my top favorites to serve (and eat) all who enter throughout the holiday season. If you are hosting a wine and cheese – this is it! If you are having an Open House – this is it and if you are now hosting your own ‘lead-in to Christmas’ dinner, this is definitely IT!

• 1 wheel of Brie (size depends of how many guests you are having)
• fresh basil leaves
• small carton of cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• bacon jam (recipe on this site)
• party piks

Serve brie in small wedges, rind side down. Tear a small basil leaf (or portion of one) to fit top of cheese. Add a cherry tomato half, cut side up and spear with a party pick.

Add a small dollop of bacon jam on top and simply plate. These will disappear before you get to say “Try these”.!

Beyond anything…..sooooooo yummy!