Categories: Cheese/eggs, Appetizers 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
  4 1/2 oz Round Brie cheese                        -yellow) 
           Coarsely cracked black              1    To 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh 
           -pepper                                  -herbs (choose from basil, 
      7 oz Baby pear tomatoes (red and              -oregano, marjoram, 
  
  Fresh herb sprigs savory, dill, or a combination of them Sliced French 
  Bread 
   
  Generously line a 9 inch microwave-safe pie plate or quiche dish with fresh 
  herb sprigs.  Place cheese over herbs in dish.  Using the tip of a paring 
  knife, score top of the cheese in a diamond pattern. Generously top cheese 
  with black pepper.  Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power (high) 1-1/2 to 2 
  minutes or till cheese just starts to melt. Arrange tomatoes around cheese. 
  Sprinkle cheese and tomatoes with snipped herbs. Cook on high 1 minutes 
  more or till tomatoes are warm. Cut cheese into wedges; serve with tomatoes 
  and bread.  Makes 4 to 6 appetizer servings. 
   
  From: 1990 Best-Recipes Yearbook, Better Homes and Gardens Shared By: Pat 
  Stockett