We had our friends Jared and Malia over for dinner last night. Originally, we planned on having a "game night" so I thought it only appropriate to create a menu consisting exclusively of finger-foods. Well, we never got around to playing any games, but with the help of some lively conversation and a silverware-free dinner, the scrabble board was never missed.
Menu:
Spanish "skewers"
Tuna tartare
Pea puree crostini
Sliders
Ice-cream sandwiches with salted caramel sauce
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| Skewer chunks of chorizo, manchego cheese, and halved green grapes onto toothpicks. A sprinkle of orange zest and a drizzle of fruity olive oil add more Spanish flavor. |
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| Use your favorite tuna tartare recipe (I like this one) and spoon heaping mounds into crunchy endive leaves for a tasty, cool bite. |
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| Blend thawed frozen peas, fresh mint, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor to make this vibrant green puree. Spread onto toasted baguette slices and top with bacon. |
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| Make miniature versions of your favorite burgers for two-bite sliders. I like to incorporate chopped shallot, fresh thyme and dijon mustard into the beef before grilling. Top with melted gruyere, fresh tomato and arugula. |
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| Use your favorite chocolate chip cookies and vanilla ice-cream to make these easy dessert sandwiches. Freeze for at least two hours before enjoying. I love this salted caramel sauce recipe. |
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| The perfect bite. |
I LOVE your blogs! Looks like you used Rustica chocolate chip cookies. Yum.
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