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Lemon Blinis with Caviar and Scallion Crème Fraîche

These quick, buckwheat pancakes are brightened with the addition of lemon zest. Use whatever caviar you prefer and your budget will allow.

Author: Kay Chun

Mexican Clam Dip

Author: Sharon Buck

Root Beer Granita Float

A childhood favorite gets fancy: Root beer granita is topped with vanilla ice cream, then drizzled with root beer syrup. Try making this with a microbrew root beer.

Herbed Goat Cheese Toasts

Author: Shelley Wiseman

Colombian Arepas

These tasty cornmeal cakes can be found grilled, baked, or fried in several Latin American countries. We love this Colombian version-the outside fries up crisp and golden, while the cheesy middle stays...

Author: Ian Knauer

Black Pepper Biscotti

Author: Jennifer Flanagan

Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Author: Chitra Joshi

Chocolate Filled Croissants (Pains au Chocolat)

It's worth the effort to order the special chocolate batons, which make the difference between an excellent pain au chocolat and an ordinary one.

Author: Nancy Silverton

Swedish Cardamom Rolls

Swedish Cardamom Rolls

Sweet Basque Cream (Natillas)

Author: Teresa Barrenechea

Cilantro Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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Author: Sher Dil Qader

Pastel de Tres Leches

Author: Michael Lomonaco

Chicken and Artichoke Fricassée with Morel Mushrooms

Crème fraîche is the secret ingredient that teases out the artichokes' sweet richness, and it brings this delicious spring braise together.

Author: Molly Stevens

Mama Voula's Spanakopita

Author: JoAnn Cianciulli

Cheddar Rice Fritters

Your guests will still be talking about these zingy, crunchy bites long after the party's over. A combination of tender rice, melting Cheddar, and a crisp bread-crumb shell, paired with a spicy vinegar...