I had parties both nights this weekend, leading to some great food and good times with friends. First I went to an Alice in Wonderland themed girls' night, so I wanted to make a dessert that was somewhat whimsical. But I was biking over, so something fragile like cupcakes was out of the question. I always love scones and they are so easy to make, so I made raspberry and ricotta scones (source: Smitten Kitchen). I used the exact recipe, except that I grated some lemon zest into the dough as well, and I made smaller, more bite-sized scones. They were a hit! And I'm going to use the leftover ricotta for lasagna again!
Last night we had a fall-themed housewarming party, so I knew it was time to break out the apple-cheddar scones again (Smitten Kitchen). I shell out for really nice aged cheddar cheese, which I think makes a huge difference. I didn't peel my apples, but they skins were tart and delicious. Again, a hit! I also make spiked hot apple cider, similar to this recipe (I didn't add any extra sugar), and put it in a crock-pot.
My friends made some fabulous dishes and I got some ideas for more savory party treats in the future: 1) Spinach frittata-like egg bake in a casserole dish, cut into squares with toothpicks for easy eating. 2) Pastry dough rounds with cardamom-carrot topping (like mini pizzas). 3) Black bean dip (pureed black beans, onion, tomato, and spices) with tortilla chips and cilantro.
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