Snack

Tartines de Caviar à la Crème Aigre Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 25 min

This recipe was created to accompany Tomatillo Salsa . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

These oat biscuits—similar to shortbread cookies—are wonderful with seasonal grapes and a good-quality triple-cr
me cheese. Triple-crème is a soft, creamy cow's-milk cheese (with at least 75 percent milk fat) that has a luscious, mild flavor. Because of its natural sweetness, it's perfect with dessert; Pierre Robert, Explorateur, Le Chevrot, or Chaource are all excellent choices.

Great as an appetizer or a light lunch dish.

Originally from Catalonia, a region in northern Spain that surrounds the city of Barcelona, this appetizer is now found all over the country. If not serving immediately, pass the toppings on the side so that the bread doesn't get soggy.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This recipe also works with oranges and tangerines: Substitute 2 oranges or 3 tangerines for the grapefruit.

A sophisticated, do-ahead hors d'oeuvre.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Even if your crackers fail to puff, they'll still taste delicious. This recipe is an accompaniment for Scallop Chowder .

In Asian cooking, angled loofah is typically braised or served in soups, but it's also perfectly suited to pickling. Try to buy young loofah (no longer than 12 inches). Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr (plus 2 days for marinating)

Thanks to purchased frozen dough, this bread is a snap to make. Serve it with soups, salads and pastas.

Wisconsin cheddar stars in these flavorful and easy-to-make biscuits.