Mini muffin tins may not see a lot of action throughout the year, but they sure earn their keep during the holidays. There’s no better piece of cookware for baking up two-bite appetizers or sweets that are perfect for parties, holiday dinners, and other festivities.
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RecipeBacon, Leek & Cheddar Mini Quiches
You’ll need four mini muffin tins for this recipe (or two if your tins have 24 cups). If you don’t have enough muffin tins, you can assemble the quiches in batches, storing the remaining egg mixture and dough in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
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RecipeNutella Fudge Brownies
These two-bite brownies are fudgy and decadent with a crunchy top. You'll never believe they're made with just four ingredients. -
RecipePancetta and Parmesan Tartlets with Basil and Cherry Tomatoes
穿越地中海边界,这道菜合并Greek phyllo with Italian influences in delicate and crisp tartlets. If you want a smoky flavor, substitute American bacon for the pancetta. -
RecipeAsian Beef in Crisp Wonton Cups
Ever-versatile wontons make crispy “wraps” for these inspired appetizers.
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RecipeCrustless Quiche with Shallots, Bacon & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Take away the fuss of a crust, and a quiche makes a perfect weeknight dinner: quick and delicious. The basic batter is a snap to make, and depending on what you add to it, the variations are endless. See the variation for making two-bite crustless quiches. -
RecipeBrownie Cream Cheese Bites
These mini cupcakes add a delicious burst of fudgy flavor and a playful element to the usual holiday cookie assortment.
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RecipePecan Tassies
Buttery, nutty, and satisfying, these two-bite pecan tartlets are as easy to make as they are to like. -
RecipeHot Brown Bites in Turmeric-Black Pepper Pastry
These hors d’oeuvres are a homage to Louisville’s most famous culinary creation. Hailing from the city’s Brown Hotel and dating back to 1926, the traditional Hot Brown is an open-face turkey and bacon sandwich topped with cheese sauce and broiled until the bread is crisp and the sauce is puffed and lightly browned. It’s a meal unto itself, but these are smaller and in an easy-to-make black pepper and turmeric-spiced pastry. -
RecipeCorn Muffins with Roasted Red Peppers, Scallions & Cheddar
Like corn bread? Then you’ll love these savory, two-bite muffins, which get subtle sweetness and a hearty texture from polenta, or corn grits, a medium-grind cornmeal. Packed with aged Cheddar, rich roasted red peppers, and nutty brown butter, they’re perfect as a nibble on their own or with a bowl of spicy chili.
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RecipeCrumble-Topped Crab and Pancetta Mini Quiches
Two-bite mini quiches are perhaps the most versatile savory recipe in any baker’s repertoire. They are perfect for a brunch buffet, holiday party hors d’oeuvres, or Super Bowl snack, and leftovers heat up quickly for a delicious breakfast treat. The rich, custard filling can be easily customized; and best of all, these bite-sized gems can be made well ahead of time.
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RecipeBite-Size Ginger Cupcakes with Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting
Ginger is available in so many forms—fresh, ground, and crystallized—that I wanted to try them together in one cupcake. The flavor of ginger is intense, so I decided on mini cupcakes that can be eaten in one or two bites, and I added a lemon–cream cheese frosting to help balance the ginger.
