Curry-Lime Cashews
These make a perfect snack, topping, or gift—sweet, spiced, and irresistibly crunchy.
Rainbow Carrot Goma-ae Salad
A staple at virtually all Japanese restaurants, the classic goma-ae salad is the perfect way to start a meal or complement a main course. The term “goma” means “sesame” in Japanese and the “ae” is a reference to sauce—the mixing of vegetables with sesame dressing.The most common way to make a goma-ae salad is to pour the dressing over wilted spinach, but any other fresh or cooked vegetables work equally well, including these lovely rainbow carrots. Shaved carrots not only look pretty on the plate, but create more surface area for the delicious dressing to cover!
Leek and Carbonara Quichettes
Break these into quarters for truly small bites, or serve one quichette per person for a slightly larger snacking event.
Sourdough Garlic Croutons
These sourdough croutons are my go-to. They are family-tested and family-approved, and they cannot be left on the counter without supervision.
Beet, Pine Nut, and Feta Dip
Give me a hot-pink dip and I am one happy lady. Especially when that vibrancy is from fiber- and glutamine-rich beets. This is a spread that’s just as happy dressed up for a party as it is at home in its comfies spread on toast.