Parmigiano-Reggiano Seed Sticks
Makes about 50 These are the first appetizer to disappear at a party. They’re easy to make and best to serve when they are still lukewarm and fresh from the oven. If you do have leftovers, give them a little heat to re-crisp them before serving. INGREDIENTS 1 cup (140 g) all-purpose flour Pinch of […]
Fresh Goat Cheese, Cream, and Walnut Verrine
Makes 6 servings Verrine is a combination of the word terrine, which is similar to a pâté made with either vegetables, seafood, or meat (terrine also refers to the rectangular mold the mixture is cooked in), and the word verre, or glass. I first encountered verrines at the restaurant of Nicolas Le Bec in Lyon, […]
Smoked Salmon with Horse radish Cream and Almonds
Makes 6 servings This lovely little appetizer was inspired by a meal I had at a tapas restaurant in Paris. I loved the blend of silken and crunchy and the idea that salmon would be good with something other than a slice of fresh lemon. Everything about this dish speaks of subtlety, including the drizzle […]
Toasted Mixed Nuts and Seeds Fait Maison
Makes 6 cups (1.5 kg) Toasted nuts are easy to find on a supermarket shelf, but they are almost as easy to make yourself. Toasting your own nuts is like sustainable farming—you’re on top of the whole process, from start to finish. You may not produce the nuts, but you carefully purchase them, decide how […]
Salted Spanish Almonds
Makes 2 cups (270 g) Spanish almonds, the best of which are the flat, crisp Marcona variety, have an intense yet delicate almond flavor. In Spain they are deep fried or roasted and salted and served as a snack, or they are toasted and used to adorn sweets. Here I’ve taken the Marcona almond, salted […]
Anise- and Fennel-Spiced Walnuts
Makes about 2 cups (200 g) Anise and fennel seeds are an unusual and successful combination with walnuts. Try these for a tasty, toasty accompaniment to champagne or other apéritif. If you have leftovers, they make a fine addition to a green salad or to a dish of freshly steamed seasonal vegetables. INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons […]