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Easy appetizers for a carefree summer party

[2008-7-18]

Tag : frozen minced garlic

Unlike the cooler months, when heavier dishes are in demand, youcan create simple summer starters-- not to fill the tummy buttickle the appetite and, of course, complement that icy cocktail,punch or wine.

Try these easy summer starters that are sure to be the hit of theseason, and you can pull them off without breaking a sweat.

Choose little tomatoes. Select various hues of orange, yellow and red cherry or grapetomatoes and place a shallow dish of kosher salt next to them,along with small bowls of vodka or tequila. Then chop some freshbasil or cilantro. The trick is to dip the tomato in the liquor,then roll in salt and dip in the herb. Pop it into your mouth.

Make a quick hummus. Put 2 cans of garbanzo beans (drained), 1 1/2 tablespoons toastedsesame oil and 2 minced garlic cloves in food processor. Processslowly and add a few tablespoons of cold water to make a thickpaste. Add salt and pepper, and refrigerate. To serve: Spreadhummus on a large plate and garnish with minced parsley and a fewmore drops of sesame oil. Serve with pita chips or freshvegetables.

Make an icy soup such as vichyssoise, avocado or cucumber and serve in tinyespresso cups, shot glasses or martini glasses. No spoon required.(Recipe, 6E)

Use frozen phyllo cups and fill with a crab, tuna or egg salad. (Recipe, 6E)Or for asweet touch, stir 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon limoncello and 1tablespoon minced candied ginger into 8 ounces of mascarponecheese. Dollop into cups and top with a fresh berry or fruit slice.

Jazz up a dish of olives by adding a crushed garlic clove, a bay leaf and the zest from anorange or lemon, drizzle with olive oil and let mixture sit at roomtemperature for an hour before serving.

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