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Tuna tartare served on crispy wonton chips with avocado recipe by Sweet Basil Catering NYC

Tuna Tartare on Wonton Crisps

Home > Tuna Tartare on Wonton Crisps This tuna tartare hors d’oeuvre is a great way to start a dinner party. It’s fresh, light, and always a hit at cocktail gatherings. Make ahead · Bite-Size · Party Appetizer by Amy Aversa Ingredients For the Tuna Tartare: 6 oz fresh sushi-grade tuna, diced 1 ripe avocado, diced 1 tablespoon soy sauce  1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional) Kosher salt to taste For

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French onion potato bites made with roasted baby potatoes, caramelized onions, and melted Gruyère cheese. Recipe by Sweet Basil Catering NYC.

French Onion Potato Bites

Home > French Onion Potato Bites These little bites are everything we love about French onion soup tucked into roasted baby potatoes. Caramelized onions, creamy potato filling, and melted Gruyère cheese come together for this fun party appetizer. Vegetarian · Bite-Size · Party Appetizer by Amy Aversa Ingredients For the Potatoes 1 lb baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well) 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste For the French Onion Filling 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 large yellow onions,

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Mini Spinach Artichoke Dip Bread Bowls by Sweet Basil Catering NYC

Mini Spinach Artichoke Dip Bread Bowls

Home > Mini Spinach Artichoke Dip Bread Bowls These mini bread bowls are the perfect portion for parties. Everyone gets their own. They come together quickly and bake in just a few minutes, which makes them ideal for gatherings. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 7–10 minutes Total Time: About 25 minutes Yield: 30–40 mini bread bowls Vegetarian · Bite-Size · Make-Ahead Friendly by Amy Aversa Ingredients • 8 oz cream cheese, softened • ½ cup sour cream • ½ cup mayonnaise • ¾

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Baby Back Ribs Recipe by Sweet Basil Catering NYC.

Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs

Home > Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs These Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs are bold, sauce-free meat hors d’oeuvres made for easy serving. Slow-roasted until tender and finished crisp, they’re a gluten-free crowd favorite for summer cocktail parties and casual gatherings. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Meat · Gluten-Free · Sauce-Free by Amy Aversa Ingredients 1 rack baby back ribs  1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon mustard powder 3

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Chimichurri Steak & Potato Bites Recipe

Chimichurri Steak & Potato Bites Recipe | Cocktail Appetizer

Home > Chimichurri Steak & Potato Bites These Chimichurri Steak & Potato Bites are a bold, bite-sized steak hors d’oeuvre made with crispy roasted baby potatoes, tender steak, and a bright, herb-forward chimichurri sauce. Naturally gluten-free, they’re ideal for cocktail parties, brand events, and elevated home entertaining. This recipe is a favorite for grazing stations and passed hors d’oeuvres because it delivers big flavor in a clean, easy-to-serve format. Makes about 24-30 hors d’oeuvres. Meat · Gluten-Free · Make-Ahead Friendly by Amy Aversa Chimichurri

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