Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)

Glutinous rice cakes, called mochi, are used throughout Japanese cuisine. Try your hand at making your own with this straightforward recipe.

Serrano Ham and Membrillo Crostini

Sweet-salty bites topped with Manchego cheese.

Smoked Trout Crostini

Easy but sophisticated finger food.

Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Oven-roasted shrimp pair up with a classic Spanish sauce of almonds and bell peppers.

Pasta with Artichoke Pesto

Artichokes, basil, and ricotta combine for an easy pasta sauce or quick dip.

Petite Camembert Sandwiches with Leeks and Cremini

Mini grilled cheese bites with a twist.

Radicchio, Apple, and Squash Tempura

Dipped in saba for a delicate starter.

Poached Fig, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Tart

A versatile tart appropriate as an hors d’oeuvre or a dessert.

Pork and Pâté Vietnamese Sandwich (Banh Mi)

Sweet, tangy, spicy, and crunchy all loaded on a baguette.

Potato-Turnip Duck-Fat Latkes

Silver dollar latkes flavored with thyme, onion, and pepper.

Chèvre Deviled Eggs with Asparagus

Asparagus adds a touch of spring.

Wasabi Deviled Eggs with Roe and Crispy Nori

Devlied eggs mixed with Asian flavors for an exotic slant.

Vadouvan-Spiced Deviled Eggs with Roasted Cauliflower and Mint

Curried egg salad morphs into bite-sized deviled eggs.

Truffled Deviled Eggs

Because everything else is truffled these days (and eggs taste fabulous with truffles).

Dungeness Crab Guacamole with Endive

Guacamole becomes even more indulgent with the addition of sweet Dungeness crab.