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Spanish Cream Cheese Canape Is a Quick One-Bite Wonder
Recently I participated in a "quickfire challenge." I was asked to concoct an amuse-bouche for 20 people. However, I didn't know anything about the group I was feeding, so the bite had to be vegetarian with universally liked ingredients.
Celebrate With Fig Tapenade, Goat Cheese Amuse-Bouche
New Year's Eve is an ideal time to serve simple appetizers that can withstand hours of partying. After making Roquefort and Walnut Canapés, I had leftover walnuts, so I looked for another amuse bouche that could use up the nuts.
With its easy fig and olive tapenade, this delicious bite is served on a cracker with a small dollop of goat cheese and a roasted walnut topping.
Wow Guests With Roquefort & Walnut Canapés
If you're throwing a holiday party and need some appetizer ideas, rather than putting out the tried-and-true Chex Mix and guacamole, why not try something entirely new? I did, when I brought these blue cheese walnut amuses-bouche to my holiday party this year. The bread, when buttered and toasted, takes on the crispy, airy consistency of a cheese puff, which is a perfect foil for the brandy, mustard, and blue cheese topped with walnuts.
Yummy Link: Cornets a la The French Laundry
The first thing I ate at The French Laundry was a delectable cornet. If you want to try and make it at home, here's the recipe. Oh and can I just say, this one is possibly even more beautiful than the one I ate while there.
Definition: Amuse-Bouche
If you've been a fan of Top Chef, then this definition is already part of your vocab. If not, then read up: Amuse-Bouche Bite-sized tidbits served before the meal (usually before appetizers) in order to excite the taste buds and offer a glimpse of what's to come. Translated from French, amuse-bouche literally means "mouth amuser."
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- Make a centerpiece from what's in your garden and refrigerator.
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