Two Bite Tea Sammies
British-Style Crustless Tea Sandwiches They’re tiny, tidy, and require no more than two bites, making them the perfect midafternoon snack. A proper tea sandwich is also never overstuffed with filling, meaning no drips, stains, or mess if you’re serving to guests. But you know what’s best about these mini meals? “They’re cute and there isn’t […]
CANDIED CITRUS ZEST
Makes about thirty 1 by 3-inch strips of zest This is the perfect thing to make whenever you have a recipe that calls for fresh squeezed citrus juice. Zest the fruit before juicing so nothing goes to waste. You can use the zest from any citrus fruit. These sugar-coated strips are a beautiful garnish for […]
Frozen Bananas
Why pay $3 or more each when you can make a half-dozen for less? Kids will love these “monkey tails,” and you’ll love how easy they are to prepare. Fun Treats in Small Packages For a fun twist, make smaller, decorated versions of these banana treats. Cut the bananas into 2 lengths, insert stick, dip […]
Nutty Buddies
Kids and adults alike will love making the homemade version of this popular treat. Feel free to use your choice of ice creams; the fun is in adding all of your favorite flavors! Having a Party? Double the recipe! A standard muffin tin has twelve cups, perfect for making a big batch of these. When […]
Popsicles
It’s the simplest of concepts, but never fails to impress the youngsters! Many chain stores sell popsicle molds, but you can easily make them in small paper cups with craft sticks or plastic spoons as handles. Additions Chopped up bits of fresh fruit make a great addition to the standard pop. Try a few bits […]
Walnut and Cheese Crackers
Makes about thirty-six 4½ × 2½-inch (11 × 6-cm) crackers These will remind you of Cheez-Its, those bright orange squares some of us loved as kids, though these are so, so much better! Here, walnuts provide a nutty flavor that is balanced by the cheese and butter. These are delicious as appetizers—try them with some […]
Dukkah
Makes 1½ cups (375 g) Dukkah was one of those words I kept hearing from my cooking students during the spring of 2007, when this savory mixture was just becoming popular in the United States. Everyone seemed to be sprinkling this savory, spicy, crunchy, nutty mixture atop everything. I’d forgotten about it until Iwent to […]
Muhammara—Heavenly Red Peppers and Walnuts
Makes a generous 2 cups (500 g) I ate this marvelous mixture—which is similar to a sunset-hued tapenade, only sweeter—in southeastern Turkey every chance I got, which was often. It is served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, always accompanied by the region’s pillowy bread. What I learned in Turkey was that any cook worth his […]
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, […]