If you’ve relegated sausage rolls solely to the finger-food category, you’re missing out. Bulked out with vegetables, they make a splendid dinner or lunch that will entice even picky eaters. Zucchini and onion—which are finely grated in an almost equal ratio to the ground meat—are cheap and plentiful, and they prove to be flavorful padding […]

“Lots of people have leftover cooked lamb at Easter, and this is a really fun way to make the most of it. By using a humble packet of shop-bought filo, you can transform leftover roast meat into a crunchy, hot, delicious canapé that’s sure to put a smile on everyone’s faces. I’m also riffing on […]

Take the classic party snack of chips and dip one step further by dressing up both store-bought potato chips and mayonnaise. Warming potato chips (kettle-cooked chips, which are sturdy and crunchy, work best) in the oven primes them to take on extra flavors, like Old Bay seasoning and lemon zest. Adding a bit of sugar […]

Serving fancy anchovies with olive oil and bread is a well-trod last-minute entertaining move—and for good reason. Those tiny briny fish feel fun and fancy, and all you have to do is plop them on a plate. That is, unless you want to take the simple snack to the next level. Here boquerones (white anchovies, […]

Saltines are a magical cracker. Whatever it is about them that makes it nearly impossible to eat six in less than a minute (the Saltine Challenge: not for the faint of heart or dry of mouth) also makes these famously basic crackers able to soak up a ton of liquid and still retain their crunch. […]

One of my go-to tricks is to keep some dough for slice-and-bake crackers in the freezer that I can throw in the oven when people are coming for drinks. The sharp Vermont Cheddar and spicy chipotle chili powder with crunchy sea salt really wake up everyone’s taste buds. My friends can’t stop eating these! —Ina […]

“When tomatoes are in abundance and at their best towards the end of summer, this sorbet is a winner. It can be served as a refreshing starter, with mozzarella skewers, or at the end of a meal or as a palate cleanser in between courses. The slight hint of chilli gives it a nice kick […]

The only thing better than a ball of mozzarella? Many tiny balls of mozzarella. Better still? Tiny marinated mozzarella balls combined with sweet pickled peppers. A garlicky brine of red wine vinegar, chile flakes, and fresh thyme adds heaps of flavor to this perfect party snack. We call for perlini here, but you could use […]

A party isn’t a party without pigs in a blanket. And making the iconic crowd-pleaser doesn’t get easier than with this recipe of mini smoked cocktail sausages (or petit hot dogs) wrapped in store-bought buttery pastry. Prepared crescent roll dough does a lot of heavy lifting here, but you can use puff pastry if you […]

Though it’s hard to argue with the deliciousness of fried cheese, not all versions achieve that perfect ratio of gooey, melty, and crispy. This homemade mozzarella sticks recipe nails the crunchy-creamy texture and cheesy-herby flavor (complemented by a spicy marinara dipping sauce, of course)—all without being greasy to boot. How do we do it? For […]