Williams-Sonoma

Thanksgiving Hors d'Oeuvres
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Williams-Sonoma

Imagine a day where everything that could go wrong, did go wrong--including a power outtage. Further imagine that you have 50 people coming over for Thanksgiving. What would you do?

That is precisely the kind of day Karly, the food presenter at Williams-Sonoma, faced on a Sunday afternoon in October. With apologies and aplomb, Karly plunged forward and presented an interesting and entertaining Technique Class.

The class began with some Classic French Gougere Mix, plus water, butter, sea salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, eggs, milk and finishing with lots of Gruyere and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses.

The result, after baking, were light, cheesy puffs that were quick and easy to make.

Next on the menu were Rosemary-Parmesan Icebox Crackers. Yes, you can make crackers at home, yourself, yes, you can do it!

In a food processor, combine flour, salt, pepper and rosemary. Pulse to mix. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pulse to combine. Pour in cream and process until dough forms a single mass.

Here's what they looked like after mixing the ingredients, rolling the dough, cutting into cute shapes and baking.



These were so, so easy and delicious!

Not confident about your baking ability? Not to worry. Here are some things that can be done by simply cutting and assembling.

Using a food mandoline, slice some zucchini, jicama and peppers. Add some blanched sugar snap peas. Serve with some dipping sauce.

Even easier were these, sliced cucumbers topped with Williams-Sonoma's wichcraft spread, a tomato relish.

Photo courtesy of Williams-Sonoma's website

Goat Cheese, Tomato Relish & Shallot Toasts

Karly was passionate about food and about sharing ideas for

making simple, tasty appetizers.

Interesting products found at Williams-Sonoma:

A kevlar glove to wear while using a knife to prevent cutting yourself.

Lots of ready-made spreads, sauces, pastas, etc.

Beautiful cookware, bakeware and serving ware.

Visit williams-sonoma.com for more recipes and entertaining ideas.



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