Appetizers and Snacks

These gluten-free cookies get loads of rich chocolate flavour from cocoa and melted dark chocolate. 

This easy focaccia bread, excerpted from Alison Roman's Nothing Fancy, can be made in a few hours—as opposed to overnight.

"This is the salad of my dreams," says Alison Roman. "Garlicky, bracingly acidic, clean and crunchy as hell."

This "romesco-esque dip" excerpted from Alison Roman's Nothing Fancy features beets in lieu of roasted red peppers.

The classic Spanish pairing of membrillo and manchego cheese makes for a fun new take on cheese straws. These can be made ahead and baked from frozen—just add a few minutes to the baking time.—Camilla Wynne