One of the most rewarding things about my business is the art of decorating our passing trays. Since the first days of our business we have taken great pride in the beauty of our presentation, whether it be a buffet, a drink tray or the subject of this post: the hors d’oeuvres passing tray. Our male clients don’t seem to notice, but all of our female clients love to admire them as they go by during a cocktail party. We enjoy putting them together as much as we like to see the finished product. From shells and pine cones to green lentils and colored glass beads, no small item around the house has not made it onto our passing trays. Try one or some at your next cocktail party!
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Entertaining Boston Style: Hors D’oeuvres Tuna Tartare in Wonton Chip
This tuna tartare recipe is addictive and a huge hit at our cocktail parties. I have to hide it from the staff it’s so good.
Tuna Tartare in Wonton Chip
Tuna Tartare
1 T. olive oil
zest of 1/2 lime
3 T. lime juice
2 t. wasabi powder mixed with 2 Tbsp. of mayonnaise
1 T. honey
2 T. soy sauce
a few dashes of Sriracha hot chili sauce
1 t. fresh ground pepper
1.5 t. kosher salt
½ teaspoon sesame oil- optional
Mix together these ingredients
Add to the mixture:
2 chopped scallions
½ handful of chopped cilantro
some diced cucumber
2 t. chopped jalopeno
1 ripe avocado- cut up
2 t. toasted sesame seeds
Add the tuna to the mixture
¼ lb. yellowfin or bluefin sashimi quality tuna- ¼” dice- easier to do when slightly frozen
Package of wonton wrappers
2-3 cups veggie oil
Slice square wrappers in half
Pour inch of veggie oil in medium saucepan and place on medium high. When very hot, (drop of water in pot sizzles) carefully, with tongs put a few wonton triangles in oil. Once they turn a golden brown, use tons to take out and dry on paper towels.
Put a spoonful of the tuna tartare on each chip when ready to serve. Do not do ahead of time as chips will become soft.
Entertaining Boston Style: Hors D’oeuvres Zucchini Pancakes
You can top these half dollar gems with anything from eggplant caviar to a (not wet) corn salsa or serve them all by themselves. Delish!
Zucchini Pancake topped with Eggplant Caviar
11/2 Small zucchini grated (about 4 cups)
1 bunch scallions trimmed and minced
2 T Fresh Dill
2T Parsley
3 Eggs
1 T Paprika
salt and pepper (small pinch not much salt more pepper)
8 oz Crumbled Feta
1 cup flour
Place grated zucchini in colander and sprinkle with salt, and let drain 15 Min.
Squeeze out excess juice.
Place in bowl and mix everything together
Pan Fry 1/2 dollar size fritters
Makes about 4 dz. (give or take 1/2dz)
