The Unconfidential Cook

I’m not big on hors d’oeuvres before a dinner party—if I leave them on the coffee table, the dog is too tempted and we have to lock him away, plus it’s an extra set of dishes to wash and napkins to iron…and people tend to eat too many so my meal becomes tomorrow’s leftovers. Having said that,  I love a good first course. It seems a very organized way to  drag out the dinner (which, hopefully, is a good thing) and allows me to perfectly time  entree (usually 20 minutes after we sit down).

Also included in this section is extra stuff that doesn’t fit in any other section…like the incredible Upside-Down Apple-Sausage Muffins (do yourself a favor and give ‘em a try…right now!) and the Phyllo-Feta Torte. We’d all love to hear from you—share your favorite bitty bites.

Fig and Pine Nut Tart (Reader Recipe, The Third Unconfidential Cooks’ Dinner)

Cheese Beorag (Reader Recipe, The Third Unconfidential Cooks’ Dinner)

Pork-Wrapped Okra

Cheese Fondue Tastings

Icy-Cold Somen with Dipping Sauce and Goodies

Puff Pastry with Gruyere and Proscuitto

Emma’s Fruit Smoothie

Tabbouli (Reader Recipe)

Muhammara–Lebanese Walnut Dip (Reader Recipe)

Phyllo-Feta Torte (The Second Unconfidential Cooks’ Dinner)

Two Hors d’Oeuvres (Reader Recipe, The Second Unconfidential Cooks’ Dinner)

Open-Face Pear and Blue Cheese Sandwiches (Reader Recipe, The Second Unconfidential Cooks’ Dinner)

Buratta Sundae (The Second Unconfidential Cooks’ Dinner)

Banana Chocolate-Chip Muffins (Reader Recipe, The First Unconfidential Cooks’ Dinner)

Upside-Down Sausage-Apple Muffins (Reader Recipe, The First Unconfidential Cooks’ Dinner)

Parmesan Cheese Spread (Reader Recipe, The First Unconfidential Cooks’ Dinner)

Orzo with Pine Nuts and Basil

Duck Tacos with Chile-Cherry Compote

Ravioli with Hazelnut Oil

The BEST Guacamole

Cheese Straws