Nutty Chocolate–Peanut Butter Chews

Oatmeal, chocolate, and peanut butter chunks make for sweet, crunchy, irresistible cookies.

Pistachio Mexican Wedding Cakes

A buttery, melt-in-your mouth cookie packed with nuts.

Crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thin, buttery cookies loaded with chocolate chips.

Black Pepper Lavash

Crackly flatbread spiced up by black pepper.

Fried Chickpeas with Sage

Dusted in paprika for a smoky, crunchy snack.

Parmesan Kaiser Rolls

Knotted rolls topped with Parmesan and poppy seeds, and substantial enough to stand up to the juiciest of burgers.

Chicken Parmesan

The dish that defines Italian American food.

Fresh Tomato and Cheese Puff-Pastry Tart

With goat and ricotta cheeses and a balsamic reduction.

Broiled Mussels with Sweet Paprika Aioli

An addictive appetizer for seafood-lovers.

Chopped Chicken Livers

Rich, earthy chicken livers mixed with sherry, hard-boiled eggs, and lots of black pepper.

Sesame Shrimp with Cilantro-Lime Sauce

A quick appetizer or hors d’oeuvre with a bit of heat.

Smoked Paprika Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp

The combination of pork and paprika gives these shrimp bites a flavor reminiscent of chorizo.

Mini Tapenade and Manchego Sandwiches

Simple, quick, and perfect with a tail at your next party.

Lamb Meatballs with Lemon-Cumin Yogurt

Mediterranean flavors liven up an easy party appetizer.

Drunken Watermelon Pops

Raspberry liqueur and vanilla tweak a summer party staple.