| Cocktail hour is known as l'heure de l'apperitif in France | | | | - 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled Mix the flour and |
| or more familiarly as l'apéro. It is a popular time | | | | baking powder and stir in the eggs to make a stiff |
| to have friends over and the food offerings can be | | | | dough. Stir in the olive oil and milk and mix until as |
| anything from simply a few crackers or nuts to far | | | | smooth as possible (a vew small clumps will work their |
| more elaborate spreads, intended to fill your guests so | | | | way out when you add the next ingredients.) Stir in the |
| they don't have to run home and make dinner. | | | | tomatoes, bell peppers, and feta cheese and mix until |
| Normally everything served will be finger food and cut | | | | smooth. |
| into bite sized pieces for maximum convenience. | | | | Pour into a 10 inch non-stick loaf pan and bake at |
| Savory breads, or cakes as they are called in France, | | | | 400° F for 45 to 55 minutes. |
| are popular appetizers at these get togethers. They | | | | Cool and cut into cubes. |
| are usually cut into one inch or so cubes, so your | | | | Cake Au Saumon |
| guests can try a small bite without committing | | | | Salmon Quick Bread |
| themselves to too much. But don't worry they'll be | | | | - 1 1/4 cups flour |
| back for more. | | | | - 2 teaspoons baking powder |
| Small bites of savory bread are a good make-ahead | | | | - 3 eggs |
| solution for appetizers. You should let the bread cool | | | | - vegetable/garlic bouillon cube |
| completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap until serving | | | | - 1/2 cup milk |
| time. It will cut easily into cubes just before you are | | | | - 1/2 cup oil |
| ready to serve. | | | | - juice of 1/2 lemon |
| If you'd like to give this nosh a try, you will find a | | | | - 1/2 cup shredded gruyère or other cheese |
| delightful array of cake recipes to choose from . Here | | | | - 6 ounces of cooked and flaked salmon (you could |
| are a few to get you started. | | | | use canned) |
| Cake aux Tomates Séchées, Poivrons | | | | - 1/4 teaspoon pepper Mix the flour with the baking |
| et Feta | | | | powder and stir in eggs to make a stiff dough. |
| Dried Tomato, Bell Pepper and Feta Cheese Bread | | | | In another microwavable bowl mix the milk, oil, bouillon |
| - 1 1/2 cups flour | | | | cube and lemon juice and heat for 30 seconds in the |
| - 2 teaspoons baking powder | | | | microwave or just until the cube dissolves. Pour this |
| - 3 eggs | | | | mixture on top of the flour mixture and mix until |
| - 1/2 cup olive oil | | | | smooth. |
| - 1/2 cup milk | | | | Stir in the cheese,salmon, and pepper and mix well. |
| - 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced | | | | Pour batter into a 10 inch non-stick loaf pan. |
| - 1 cup bell peppers canned in olive oil, drained and | | | | Bake at 400°F for 40 minutes. |
| diced | | | | Cool and cut into cubes. |