WINO-NION Jam - a whole new definition for WINO... 

I have been busy with the Easter holiday and company for the past few weeks, so blogging Chef Burrell’s recipes has been on the back burner…. But since I’ve seen good friends and family… drinks have been exchanged and food creations have been made!  Let me share with you a few fun eats that have accompanied my red wine, fresh sangria mixtures, corona lights, and Ft. Lauderdale sunset cocktails!

So a few girls that were in an older class from my sorority started a Jam company in Brooklyn, New York named The Jam Stand. I tend to think it’s important to support people from my past, hometown, college, etc. So, as I saw their company hit Facebook I was all over trying to figure out what I could get. Now, I said I like to support these “small businesses,” but let me remind you I’m in no right rich and have a budget when partaking in these ”ventures.” But, they had jars of jam for a great price, so I bought 3. The Drunken Monkey, Strawberry Jam, and Wino-nion (you know that was my first choice followed by DM… let’s be honest here!). So, when and how to use these jams besides regular toast has been a current frustration… until a girlfriend made her own creation of Brie one night during a ladies night. Of course, I knew exactly what to do! Baked Brie and this Wino-nion Jam would be beyond perfection. So, here’s the deal: go to your local store, first stop at the wine section to get some delicious wine to accompany your cheese, then head over to the gourmet cheese and get yourself brie (you can do the circle shaped one or the triangle shaped one- I did triangle was quite fun putting together). Next stop the cold section where you get your frozen crescent dinner rolls dough (you know the one in the tube where you get to smash it with a spoon to get it to explode… always fun after a few glasses of wine!) and of course some jam (or you can order from The Jam Stand go to www.thej.am.com). So, while at home and after one glass down, slice your Brie in half horizontally. You place your Wino-nion jam (or other flavored jam you have chosen) where you sliced and then place top of Brie back on top. Take your triangles of crescent rolls and cover your Brie and jam sculpture- be sure to go under and over and pinch together all sides! Then for baking temp and time, just follow the instructions for the crescent rolls. Once this beauty is done, throw some crackers on a plate with it and let the melting cheese melt your soul. Crackers or not…. This is quite amazing! Snaps to Brandy for her Brie inspiration and the girls at The Jam Stand in Brooklyn, NY for the most amazing Jam I’ve ever had! All in the name of prepping to cook like a Rock Star!