Greetings. I’ve been asked to bring an “appetizer snack thingy” to a cocktail party tomorrow. Do you have any go-to recipes to recommend? Ideally vegetarian-friendly and easy to carry. I was thinking gougères but perhaps you have better ideas? Thanks as always.
Deviled eggs
Caprese skewers. (Mozz balls, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves.)
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Do you have to make the thingies or buy them?
Carmelized onion dip with dippers of choice (I’ve gone the veggie sticks route or good bread/fancy potato chips/unfancy ruffled potato chips - all worked!)
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I could buy them, but would rather make them, whatever they may be.
What parameters other than vegetarian?
How much effort do you want to put in?
I guess not mushrooms because they are gross. And easy to transport. I love devilled eggs but carrying them on a 45-min walk and/or assembling them there is something I’d rather avoid. I’m ok with effort.
Cheddar Chipotle Shortbreads. It’s an Ina recipe, she calls them crackers but they don’t scratch that itch for me, and they are really a savory shortbread. I think calling them shortbread gives a better idea of what to expect. But they are tasty af no matter what you call them. She has done several variations over the years, the cheddar chipotle is my fav. People are always so impressed and they are so easy. I like to take her suggestion and make the dough and keep it in my freezer for these moments. Barefoot Contessa | Chipotle Cheddar Crackers | Recipes
Here is an absolute abbondanza of suggestions.
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+1 for the shortbreads, except that I’ve made them with rosemary and Parmesan, and not Ina’s recipe.
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They are my absolute favourite snack thingy
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Another vote for shortbreads (aka cheese coins - gift link to the NYT version below). Another suggestion: Union Square Cafe’s rosemary roasted nuts.
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second!
