HEALTH & FITNESS
food

Small Bites

RTHODONT

Amazing appetizers can be a meal
or a delicious prelude.

ADULTS & CHI DR EN

Steven M. Lash, DDS, MS
Rebecca L. Rubin, DMD, MS

248-851-7272
6177 Orchard Lake Road s West Bloomfield, Michigan
www.lashorthodontics.com

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Annabel Cohen
Special to the Jewish News

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T

he holiday season is upon
us and a few hors d'oeuvres
ground-rules (or table-rules, if
you choose) will help you to create the
perfect balance of flavors, textures and
ingredients for the best possible selec-
tion of tidbits.
•If you're looking for one or two bites
before a meal, anything goes.
• If appetizers are your "dinner" as
well, include an "anchor" appetizer.
Whether it's cold sliced beef or turkey
breast or poached or smoked salmon,
be sure it is a protein. This is the main
appetizer that will make your buffet
hearty.
• Vary ingredients — nothing's
as unappealing (not to mention
unhealthy) as a table laden with noth-
ing but fried, starchy or cheesy offer-
ings (limit like appetizers to two).
• Include various vegetarian selec-
tions — meat eaters will eat vegetarian
foods, but not the other way around.
• For easy fillers, include bowls of
interesting olives, grape tomatoes or
glazed nuts.
• Serve hot foods hot and cold foods
chilled appropriately — a cold lamb
chop is never good.
• Include room-temperature choices
– they're no-fuss and don't take up
valuable oven space.
• Be generous with popular items
– it's no fun to run out.

Be Well
Chiropractic
Center

Dr. Jason Ellis

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W Maple Rd

/91141,01/41,c49

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30000 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite B

(at 13 1/2 Mile Rd. on the east side of the street)

14 WM Rd.

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13 Mile Rd

in Farmington Hills!

Phone (248) 489-4044
www.BeWeliChiropractic.com

"Thank you to all our patients
for your continued support."

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Sesame And Poppy
Gruyere Crisps

Serve these little, round, cheesy
crackers on their own or with toppings
of your choice.
4 oz. shredded Gruyere cheese
5 Tbsp. butter, cut into pieces
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3 Tbsp. water
Preheat oven to 350E Line two bak-
ing sheets with parchment or spray
well with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine all ingredients except water
in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse
until combined. Add the water and
pulse until a soft dough is formed.
Form into a ball and wrap in plastic
wrap. Chill for one hour.
Cut the dough into two pieces. Roll
one piece on a floured surface into 1/8-
inch thickness. Cut the dough into 1-
inch rounds. Transfer the rounds to the
prepared baking sheet and bake until
lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
Makes 60 crisps.

Mini Tuna Kebabs With
Wasabi Dipping Sauce

Sauce:
2 Tbsp. prepared wasabi
1 cup mayonnaise
Tuna Kabobs:
1 pound fresh tuna steaks, cut
into 1/2-inch cubes
juice of 1 lime

