A very good friend recently realized one of her long time dreams and purchased an amazing condo….and I was thrilled when she asked if we’d do the food for the housewarming party! I knew that there would be a lot of my fave foodie friends there. I was even more thrilled when the he hostess gave me a budget and simply said “Do what you do best…lots of finger foods!” Here’s what we came up with for her.
Hot Selections
Mini Tunisian Lamb Tartlets
Cyprian Chicken Phyllo Bundles
Parmesan Polenta “Thumbprints” w/ Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade
Blackberry & Brie Phyllo Phlowers w/ Multigrain Baguette Slices
Piri Piri Beef w/ Smoked Paprika in Phyllo Cups
Mini Meatballs w/ Cilantro Salsa Verde in Tortilla Cups
Mini Meatballs w/ Bacon Capicolla Tomato Sauce in Phyllo Cups
Ancho Chili Chicken Wings w/ Avocado Lime Dip
Ham “Espagnol” with Manchega Cheese (as a hot dip)
Cold Selections
Tri-Dip Platters (with appropriate breads, toasts, flatbreads, & crudités)
— Zataar Mint Hommus, Lemongrass & Thai Basil Edamame Dip, Lemon Pesto White Bean
— Dilled Tofu Dijonnaise, Greek Feta & Olive, Sesame Ginger Edamame
— Black Bean Chipotle “Hommus”, Guacamole, Black Bean & Mango Salsa (with tortilla ‘tossers’)
Thai Green Papaya & Watercress Rice Paper Rolls w/ Gingered Mango Dip
Tortellini Skewers
— White Balsamic & Pesto w/ Red Peppers & Olives
— Spicy Roasted Red Pepper w/ Green Peppers & Olives
Greek Tuna & Marinated Olives in Phyllo Cups
“Deviled” Eggs (olive oil, aged sherry vinegar, dry mustard, & Greek yogurt for seasoning the yolks)
“Deli” Platters
— Black Beer Dry Sausage, Hot Pepper Rosette de Lyon
— Kielbasa, Beerwurst
— Cheddar, Marble, Mozzarella Cubes
— Pickled Hot Peppers w/ Roasted Red Peppers
— Green Olives Stuffed with Lemon, Jalepeno, & Garlic
— Lebanese Green Olives w/ Thyme
— Moroccan Black Olives w/ Harissa & Orange Zest
— Regular Green, Regular Black Olives
— Iranian Pickled Turnip
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