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October 10, 2012
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Martha's Birthday Hors d'Oeuvres

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Luxe ingredients, such as quail eggs with caviar, gravlax, and Gruyere, set a posh tone from the start.

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Blini with Caviar

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Why mess with a classic? Pair these Russian pancakes with creme fraiche and caviar.

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Oysters with Serrano Chile, Avocado, and Cherry Tomatoes

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Get the highest-quality ingredients possible to make a major impact.

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Baked Brie with Pecans

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Complement the cheese's gooey center with a sweet drizzle of maple syrup.

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Shrimp Cocktail

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Fresh shrimp will really make this classic sing, but flash-frozen can work in a pinch.

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Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese and Pecans

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Wrapped snugly in salty, meaty blankets, these stuffed figs are always irresistible.

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Salmon Mousse

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Send a celebratory signal by serving up this lemon and sour-cream-infused mousse.

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Gruyere-and-Parmesan Beignets

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Delicate puffs of cheese-infused batter are perfect party bites.

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Pears and Camembert

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Layers of cheese and nutty pear filling are as delicious as they are pretty.

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Blue Cheese and Walnut Spread

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Cream cheese creates luscious texture while letting the pungent cheese shine.

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Lentil Pate

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A meatless alternative with the texture and richness of traditional pate.

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Smoked Trout and Garlic Cream on Rye Toasts

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These toasts look ultra fancy but come together in a flash.

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Upside-Down Mushroom Tartlets

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Set a thoughtful tone by greeting guests with individual tarts made in a muffin pan.

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Mini Chicken B'Steeyas

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Usually made as one large pie, mini versions of the Moroccan specialty are finger-food friendly and can be made ahead.

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Pear Pecan Toasts

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Thinly sliced Bartlett pears are a sweet foil to tangy Roquefort.

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Cantaloupe and Mozzarella with Prosciutto and Basil

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Pink, white, and orange paint a pretty picture on this antipasti platter.

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Expect three times the flavor in these savory puffs.

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Daikon Radish Boxes with Crab Salad

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Like mini gift boxes, these pristine cubes of radish hold delicious crab salad.

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Hollowed-out cucumbers become impressive vessels for creamy soup.

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Fresh Radishes with Flavored Salts and Butter

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Calm the veggie's bite with a bit of butter and a touch of salt.

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Fried Olives

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The crispy exterior yields to a warm, salty, addictive interior.

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Stravecchio Frico

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These frilly webs of cheese require only two ingredients.

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Beet Chips

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Extra-thin beet slices become ruby-red rounds of flavor.

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Endive Spears with Lobster, Avocado, and Grapefruit

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Endives become mini boats to transport utterly upscale ingredients.

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Spicy Tuna Tartare

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The surprise? Sriracha gives this tartare its spicy edge.

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Edible Serving Vessels

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Nestle a blue cheese and walnut filling in grape cups, herbed goat cheese in cherry tomato cups, or gazpacho in cucumber cups for easy appetizer eating without messy fingers.

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    1 of 26 Martha's Birthday Hors d'Oeuvres
    2 of 26 Blini with Caviar
    3 of 26 Oysters with Serrano Chile, Avocado, and Cherry Tomatoes
    4 of 26 Baked Brie with Pecans
    5 of 26 Shrimp Cocktail
    6 of 26 Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese and Pecans
    7 of 26 Salmon Mousse
    8 of 26 Gruyere-and-Parmesan Beignets
    9 of 26 Pears and Camembert
    10 of 26 Blue Cheese and Walnut Spread
    11 of 26 Lentil Pate
    12 of 26 Smoked Trout and Garlic Cream on Rye Toasts
    13 of 26 Upside-Down Mushroom Tartlets
    14 of 26 Mini Chicken B'Steeyas
    15 of 26 Pear Pecan Toasts
    16 of 26 Cantaloupe and Mozzarella with Prosciutto and Basil
    17 of 26 Three-Cheese Gougeres
    18 of 26 Daikon Radish Boxes with Crab Salad
    19 of 26 Cucumber Cups with Vichyssoise
    20 of 26 Fresh Radishes with Flavored Salts and Butter
    21 of 26 Fried Olives
    22 of 26 Stravecchio Frico
    23 of 26 Beet Chips
    24 of 26 Endive Spears with Lobster, Avocado, and Grapefruit
    25 of 26 Spicy Tuna Tartare
    26 of 26 Edible Serving Vessels

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