Dairy
Chili Cornmeal Muffins
Corn kernels and chili powder lend a southwestern accent to these muffins. They would also be nice alongside a bowl of chili.
Olive-Onion Puffs
These flavorful toasts are easy enough to make for last-minute guests.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Banana Rum Puffs
To bake these puffs all at once, you will need 6 mini-muffin pans, each containing twelve 1 3/4- by 1-inch cups. However, you could also make them in batches using fewer pans.
Linguine with Gorgonzola, Prosciutto, and Spinach Caffè Phoenix
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Antipasto Salad Sandwiches
These are great for a picnic. They taste even better when made a few hours ahead, which allows the flavors to blend.