Quick Gluten-Free Meze: Potato Canapes
Here is a quick little treat for you all, and trust me, when I say it is a treat β one that is not only delicious, but healthy and perfect for outdoor party weather! I wouldn’t leave you hanging with anything less than super yummy.
This will be my last post for a week or so β we are migrating to Vermont any day now, and although I will have internet access, it will be quick and sporadic. Then as soon as we get there, we have to get a garden started! I am sorry that I haven’t been around the bloggy world much these past weeks to see everyone’s delicious creations, but I have been up to my ears in boxes, with a quick day off to celebrate 2 years of wedded bliss, yesterday! π
Anyway, this dish was inspired by two things β one, my ever-present leftover using principles and two, my desire to bring something to a party I knew I could eat. This is the cumulative efforts of pairing delicious raw goat cheese with soaked raw nuts, both of which were leftovers.
I love canapes, crostini, bruschetta and the like, but when I indulge in these generally bready things, I pay for it later. So I figured why not make canapes with potatoes that needed to be used up β which I could enjoy absolutely guilt free! I topped these delicious roasted potato rounds with a raw cashew, raw goat cheese basil pesto, with some sun dried tomatoes mixed in for POP.
These are so good, my extremely picky cat, Nimue, actually went up on the counter to eat the leftovers I had saved for my mom (sorry, mom!).
These were seriously easy to make and ended up looking great and party worthy! I will certainly be making them often this summer for backyard barbecues, parties and potlucks! Hope some of you can join us up at our place in Vermont! π But be prepared to get your hands dirty!
Potato Canapes
INGREDIENTS:
6 organic potatoes, sliced
hefty drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
salt&pepper to taste
pinch of dried oregano β any herb will do β thyme, etc.
big handful of fresh basil
drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
splash of meyer lemon vinegar
salt&pepper to taste
pinch of dried sumac
1 cup soaked raw cashews
Β½ cup raw goat cheese
2 TBS sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 425F. In a bowl mix potato slices with olive oil, and seasoning. Place evenly in rows on two cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 20 minutes on one side, flip and continue to roast for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden on both sides. Set aside to cool.
In a food processor place basil, olive oil and vinegar together with the salt and pepper and sumac , pulse until smooth. Then add the cashews and goat cheese and pulse quickly one or two times β you want those to be a bit chunkier. Fold in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
Place a bit of the pesto on each potato round and serve. Perfect amount for a potluck!
Jessica - April 20, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Happy anniversary to you guys! π Have a great move!
The Duo Dishes - April 20, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Happy anniversary and good luck with the move! You’re always on the go. That meyer lemon vinegar sounds outstanding.
Cara - April 20, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Happy anniversary! best wishes with the move.
Great idea for an hors douvre – sometimes I find myself with way too many “bready” things when planning a menu so I’ll have to keep this in mind!
Rocquie - April 20, 2010 at 10:58 pm
These sound delicious and look beautiful. Congratulations on your anniversary and best of luck with your move. I look forward to seeing your posts again, from Vermont.
Jenn - April 21, 2010 at 12:04 am
Happy anniversary to you both!!!! Wishing you a smooth and successful move!!
kat - April 21, 2010 at 1:36 am
happy anniversary, I hope the move goes smoothly!
Peter G @ Souvlaki For The Soul - April 21, 2010 at 2:54 am
Happy Anniversary Jenn! Good luck with the move…ad I might take you up on the offer of visiting and getting my hands dirty! The canapes look divine!
Rosa - April 21, 2010 at 3:44 am
Happy Anniversary!
That is a great meze idea! Yummy!
Cheers,
Rosa
DebinHawaii - April 21, 2010 at 3:45 am
These look perfect and delicious! Good luck with the move–I can’t wait to read your posts about your new home once you are more settled.
Happy Anniversary too! π
Happy Cook - April 21, 2010 at 4:52 am
Indee a party worth canpae. Looks chic and yumm. Good lucuk with the move and have a safe journey. I read in your mom place she was visitng you there .
NΓΊria - April 21, 2010 at 6:19 am
Buen viaje Jenn! Have a good trip to Vermont, a good packing and a great installing :D. Wish you the best!
Potatoes are one of my favorites… I would call this a tapa and yes it looks perfect for anytime.
CurryLeaf - April 21, 2010 at 7:18 am
Exotic but quick canapes.All the best on the move.I too am planning one within 2 weeks and have already reached my wits end as to where to start and end π CONGRATS on your Anniversary and here’s wishing you many more
Kylie Hollonds - April 21, 2010 at 7:55 am
I love your recipes, would you mind if we use some and cross reference your blog on our website. http://www.whatcanieat.com.au
Thanks
Kylie
bellini valli - April 21, 2010 at 8:08 am
Happy anniversary, good luck with the move and continued happiness together Jenn and Roberto. You know I would gobble these up sicne potatoes are my favourite thing on the planet.
Arlene (MOM) - April 21, 2010 at 9:09 am
Well, ok. since you put it in print. I guess I can forgive Nimue since these were so obviously yummy that even she couldn’t resist. I will just have to make these myself. But I am not making my own goat cheese!! π
kat - April 21, 2010 at 9:59 am
Those sound really tasty & I love the fact you didn’t use bread
Alta - April 21, 2010 at 10:04 am
These look really good! I think I’d prefer these over a traditional bread slice – moister and those potatoes could absorb so much flavor!
Simone (junglefrog) - April 21, 2010 at 10:20 am
I love little easy dishes like this and well, it would be perfect for while you’re moving house right? π Good luck with the move over!!
Maria - April 21, 2010 at 11:18 am
I love that you used potatoes as the base. Great recipe! Good luck with the move and Happy Anniversary!
lisaiscooking - April 21, 2010 at 11:21 am
The pesto sounds fantastic, and great use of the potatoes! Have a great trip. Can’t wait to hear more about your move!
Elle - April 21, 2010 at 11:22 am
Well, I love just about anything with potatoes, so I know I’d love these. Glad to hear the cat does, too! hehe! Safe travels to you guys! Oh, and Happy Anniersary!
5 Star Foodie - April 21, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Scrumptious little bites! Happy anniversary and good luck with the move!
peter - April 21, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Jenn, this so straight forward but a fab idea to use coins of potato as a canape base. My mind is racing with ideas!
Michelle - April 21, 2010 at 7:59 pm
These sound really tasty! I have to admit, before last weekend I’d never thought of substituting potatoes for grain products. But now I might have to give it a try.
Angela@spinachtiger - April 21, 2010 at 10:07 pm
A lovely idea and good luck with all your moving. I know you’ve looked forward to this. Can’t wait to hear about life in Vermont.
ValleyWriter - April 22, 2010 at 8:48 am
These look and sound delicious! Good luck with the move!
Erica - April 22, 2010 at 10:11 am
Good luck…and enjoy Vermont!That looks delicious.
Bianca @ South Bay Rants n raves - April 23, 2010 at 1:07 am
Lookin good! I love potatoes!
Stella - April 23, 2010 at 11:25 am
Yum, these look rich and delicious, Jenn, yet also healthful. This kind of food makes me want a big glass of oak scented, dry red wine though, which I’m trying to cut down on a bit (smile)…
tiny house - April 24, 2010 at 4:54 am
Happy Anniversary!
I love potatoes! Those sound really tasty!
Emily - April 24, 2010 at 8:26 pm
happy anniversary! those look yummy!
Amy @ Simply Sugar & Gluten Free - April 26, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Happy Anniversary!! I had no idea that you’d only been married for two years. Joe and I will celebrate 2 years in October – didn’t know we’ve been married about the same amount of time.
Can’t wait to hear all about the new place!! Travel safely and have a wonderful trip to your new home.
Maria - April 27, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Those look really good! Hope you had a great anniversary and here’s to many, many more!!
Lori Lynn - April 28, 2010 at 12:30 am
Terrific! I sometimes struggle to accommodate my friend who is gluten free at big parties. This is the answer! Everyone will love it.
LL
P. S. Happy belated anniversary!