Inspired by the classic frozen appetizer everyone knows and loves, this homemade version swaps sausage slices for a flavourful filling made with Toulouse sausage meat and aromatics. Wrapped in store-bought puff pastry, these rolls are paired with a sweet, tangy honey-mustard dipping sauce.
Рубрика: Holiday Starters and Sides
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Tuna Tartare with Radicchio and Orange
The word that best defines this appetizer is: colourful! Deep red fresh tuna on crispy black fried sheets of seaweed, topped with shredded radicchio and a slice of orange, creates a visual and flavourful delight. The contrast of hues and textures ensures this dish is a standout.
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Tuna and Artichoke Fritters (Accras)
Make life easier with these delicious fritters, which can be made ahead, frozen after frying, and reheated in the oven before serving. To mashed potatoes, simply add canned tuna, pickled artichokes, green olives, lemon and garlic. These crispy, flavourful bites are paired with an herb sauce that provides a refreshing contrast, offering something different from the classic tartar sauce.
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Marinated Mushroom Crostini
Crostini are Italian hors d’oeuvres consisting of toasted bread slices topped with vegetables or meat. This vegetarian version features a variety of mushrooms for a delightful mix of textures. Deglazed with white wine vinegar for a lightly pickled effect, they pair beautifully with creamy whipped feta and crunchy toast. An easy yet refined appetizer.
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Paper Plane
With its vibrant red hue, the Paper Plane cocktail, created in 2008 by New York bartender Sam Ross, is perfect for the holidays. Shake equal parts bourbon, orange bitter liqueur, amaro and lemon juice with ice for a bold, balanced classic to get the party started!
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Herbaceous Vermouth Punch
A cocktail served in a pitcher is perfect for hosting a large crowd. A syrup made with honey, apples, lemon and thyme, combined with cider vermouth for an herbal note, creates a lovely flavour blend. Once in the pitcher, top it with sparkling wine. A refined touch for this festive punch that stands out from the rest.
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Grapefruit Amaretto Sour
The amaretto sour takes a surprising turn in this grapefruit version. This timeless cocktail, made with almond liqueur, grapefruit juice and lemon, is served ice-cold, bringing a refreshing touch to any party. The glass rim is adorned with sugar, zest and a thin grapefruit wedge for a simple yet stylish presentation.
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Apple Chutney with Goat Cheese
We highlighted Grey Owl cheese from Fromagerie Le Détour in this recipe. Prepared with the Caseus Or 2024 winner, it’s presented with a timeless pairing: apple chutney that’s been made with honey, cider vinegar and aniseed. These elements pair beautifully with the ashy-rinded goat cheese, whose taste is slightly tangy. The soft, immaculately white cheese contrasts nicely with the beautiful reddish colour of the chutney, obtained by keeping the apple peels.
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Herbed Potato Gratin with Bacon
Potatoes get a stylish makeover for the holidays in this simple side dish. The creamy and fragrant gratin is made with crème fraîche, a rosemary-infused broth and topped with fried sage and bacon. A new delicious holiday tradition is born!
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Lemon Beurre Blanc
For a gourmet touch to a fish dish, make a lemon beurre blanc. This versatile, creamy sauce enhances crusted fish like salmon Wellington or seafood like lobster.