Snack

I just happen to love Pickapeppa sauce, and putting some of it in mayonnaise is easy, as would be adding Indian lime pickle, or mango chutney, plus hot sauce for a bit of heat, or even beet horseradish. For a more surprising visual effect and a more complex dish, instead of halving the eggs, cut off the tops and bottoms, scoop out the yolks without damaging the whites, make the deviled yolk mix, then put it in a pastry bag and fill the eggs by piping the egg mixture back into the hollowed-out whites. Serve them standing up with the mayonnaise spooned over. A whole platter of these eggs for a buffet will pleasantly surprise everyone.

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 45 min

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.