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Do YOU want good food at your holiday cocktail party and still impress people? I’m not suggesting hiring a caterer, nor am I talking about frozen food you’ve in you fridge. Ever think about doing some cooking. The New York Times have made a collection of 101 Simple Appetizers in 20 Minutes or Less that are as easy to eat as they are to make.
4 Toss high-quality crab meat with minced shallots, a little tarragon or a lot of parsley and/or basil, and enough mayonnaise to bind. Also good on lettuce leaves.
5 Mash together best-quality tuna, minced anchovies, minced garlic, chopped oil-cured olives and olive oil as necessary.
6 New York comfort food: Spread cream cheese or crème fraîche on small bagels or bagel chips; black bread is also terrific. Top with sturgeon, sable or lox.
Each appetizer can be served at room temperature and takes 20mins or less. And none require a plate. Most of these recipes are beyond simple, they never do in two steps what can be done in one, and they need to decoration. Have any simple appetizer ideas? Let’s hear ‘em in the comments.
