Introduction 9(4)
Throwing A Cocktail/Appetizer Party: The Facts 13(5)
Finger Food
Orange and Chile-Spiced Olives
18(2)
Five-Onion Dip
20(2)
Red Caviar and Meyer Lemon Dip
22(3)
Smoked Salmon and Caper Spread
25(3)
Chunky Guacamole
28(1)
Middle Eastern Hummus
29(1)
Popcorn: Three Variations on a Theme
30(3)
Spiced Nuts: Three Variations on a Theme
33(2)
Cheese Twists with Parmesan, Rosemary, and Cayenne
35(4)
White Bean Crostini with Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Topping
39(2)
Roasted Garlic Bruschetta with Steak Tips
41(4)
Garlic Croutes with Brie and Tomato-Cucumber-Mint Topping
45(4)
Basil Leaves with Goat Cheese, Toasted Pine Nuts, and Summer Tomatoes
49(1)
Cheese Balls Redux
50(3)
Baked Pastry-Wrapped Olives
53(1)
Spanakopita Out of the Box
54(3)
Onion and Bacon Pizzettes
57(2)
Spanish-Style Empanadas
59(4)
Chestnuts Wrapped in Bacon
63(1)
Chicken Liver Pate
64(1)
Chicken Sate with Green Curry-Peanut Butter Sauce
65(4)
Oysters on the Half Shell with Ginger Mignonette Sauce
69(1)
Vietnamese-Style Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
70(3)
Pita Crackers
73(4)
Small Bowls
Roasted Wild Mushroom Soup
77(1)
Indian-Spiced Cauliflower Soup with Spiced Cashews
78(3)
Littleneck Clams in Green Garlic Sauce
81(1)
Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage
82(3)
Pork and Shrimp Dumplings with Chile-Cilantro-Soy Dipping Sauce
85(4)
Middle Eastern-Style Meatballs with Spiced Yogurt-Mint Sauce
89(4)
Chickpeas and Chorizo
93(3)
Small Plates
Potato and Scallion Tortilla
96(3)
Pancetta ``Cups'' with Herbed Goat Cheese and Mixed Baby Greens
99(3)
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Lemon and Roasted Garlic Aioli
102(3)
Roasted Beet Towers with Toasted Walnuts and Orange-Herb Creme Fraiche
105(2)
Roasted Red Peppers with Basil Oil, Caperberries, and Balsamic
107(5)
Asparagus with Poached Eggs, Lemon Butter, and Parmesan Shavings
112(2)
Eggplant ``Caviar'' with Tomato-Mint Salad
114(3)
Gravlax with Mustard-Dill Sauce
117(4)
Crab Tostadas with Avocado and Lime-Cilantro Cream
121(2)
Lobster and Ginger-Lemongrass Cakes
123(4)
Seared Scallops with Pineapple-Pepper Salsa
127(2)
Mini Mac and Cheese
129(4)
Polenta ``Cupcakes'' with Wild Mushroom Ragout
133(2)
Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Gruyere Tart with Herbed Crust
135(4)
Mini Sweet Potato and Shallot Pancakes with Toppings
139(2)
Baked Linguica-Stuffed New Potatoes
141(4)
Lamb Chop ``Lollipops'' with Spice Rub
145(2)
Lamb and Feta Sliders
147(2)
Stonewall Kitchen Menus 149(6)
Index 155(5)
Table of Equivalents 160