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Shrimp Canapes
This recipe was created to accompany other canapés: Cheese Canapés , Pickled Herring Canapés and Smoked Mackerel Canapés .
Tagliatelle with Rosemary and Lemon
One summer this was the recipe of the season. I had a guest and we ate this beautifully simple pasta for dinner three nights in a row. I could have gone for a fourth, but we went out to dinner instead. What could possibly be bad about the trio of fresh golden pasta, lemons from the tree, and rosemary from right outside the kitchen door? A touch of Parmesan, a sip of wine, and the celebration has begun!
By Patricia Wells
Coach Farm Cheese Spread
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Endive, Arugula and Orange Salad
The peppery flavor of arugula is nice with the slightly bitter endive and sweet orange.
Twice-Baked Goat Cheese Souffles
These first-course soufflés are just right for entertaining because most of the preparation is done ahead.
Chilled Cream of Celery Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Raclette Cheese Toasts
This recipe was created to accompany Caramelized Leek Soup.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Curried Beef Samosas with Mango-Papaya Chutney
Wonton wrappers are used for these samosas instead of traditional pastry dough. Betelnut Pejiu Wu in San Francisco serves them with a tropical chutney.
Clam and Oyster Chowder
By Dione Lucas
Shellfish Soup with Cilantro
Here's a light, fresh-tasting soup-stew from Hotel Château Erenstein in Kerkrade, the Netherlands.