Saganaki (Flaming Cheese) recipe

Serve this with sesame crackers, wedges of pita bread, cocktail rye bread or assorted crackers.

1/2 pound Kasseri or Kefalotiri cheese*
1 tablespoon brandy
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Cut cheese into 3 wedges; place in shallow heatproof serving dish. Brush cheese with butter or margarine.

Set oven to broil or 550 degrees F. Broil cheese with top 4 to 6 inches from heat until bubbly and light brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

Heat brandy until warm; pour over cheese. Ignite immediately. Squeeze lemon over cheese. Cut wedges into halves.

* Mozzarella cheese can be substituted for these cheeses.