While visiting a friend in Paris years ago, Forough Vakili, founder of Atlanta’s Le Bon Nosh, had her first taste of baked brie. The simple yet flavorful dish immediately impressed the chef and has since become a staple on her own hosting menu. “I remember the first time I made it for my family. The room filled with the most beautiful aromas, and everyone was curious about what was cooking,” she says.
Her version stars honey, walnuts, figs, and rosemary, but you can cater the dish to your own palate. Instead of walnuts, use pecans or almonds, or instead of figs, apricots and cranberries, Vakili suggests. For an indulgent treat, try topping the dish with shaved fresh black truffles. And her biggest tip? Choose a good quality cheese from a cheese shop or counter, as “it makes all the difference.”
