Monthly Archives: December 2010
Cranberry, White Chocolate and Toasted Pistachio Biscotti
Well, I am leaving for the airport in less than two hours and so I really should be doing stuff like packing my suitcase and cleaning the house and finishing off the laundry… Yet I didn’t want to leave for … Continue reading
Oysters on the Half Shell with a Champagne Mignonette – Day 12 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
So here we are at day 12. I have absolutely enjoyed working with these hors d’oeuvres over the last days and think I may need to make this an annual event here. We just arrived home from a wonderful pre-Christmas … Continue reading
Aged Cheddar and Apple Panini with Dijon and Honey on Pecan and Fruit Bread – Day 11 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
Wow, here we already are at day 11! One more canapé recipe for tomorrow and then… well actually, then I am going to be taking a few weeks off from here. It is not like posting everyday for 12 days … Continue reading
Warm Yukon Gold Blinis with Crème Fraîche and Salmon Caviar-Day 10 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
Let’s pull out all the stops and do a west coast version of blinis and caviar! These are always a hit at parties and seem very elegant and impressive yet are surprisingly straightforward to make. Have you ever made pancakes? … Continue reading
Cantonese BBQ Duck with Kumquat Marmalade Canapés – Day 8 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
Here is a recipe that made an earlier appearance on this blog way back in March. I wanted to include it again for this canapés series as it is an easy two-bite wonder to balance out some of the more … Continue reading
Spicy Rosemary Cashews – Day 8 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
Okay, so I know that this is technically not a canapé but no holiday cocktail party would be complete without a bowl or two of these salty, spicy, herbal cashews. And if you have invited a few friends over for … Continue reading
Crab Salad with Green Apples and Grapefruit Vinaigrette in Endive Petals – Day 7 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
How about something light and fresh tasting that still manages to be special and festive? I have nothing against mini meatballs, piggies in a blanket, or a nut studded cheese ball but it is always nice to round out the … Continue reading
Gougères with Prosciutto, Parmesan, Pesto and Pea Shoots – Day 6 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
I love these little puffs made from pâte a choux dough as they are so very versatile. For today’s canapé I am using them as a vessel for a tiny Italian themed “bunwich” with some prosciutto, pesto and a shaving … Continue reading