Wine bar recipes for tasting.?

I have a tasting for a wine bar. Nice account. These recipes have to be able to be prepared in a very stripped down kitchen for a 40-seat wine bar by a one person line. Also, I cant use shellfish or nuts. I need three samples. I am considering, smoked salmon on potato crepe with creme fraische and dill, a cold beet salad with mint pesto and a pulled pork sandwich on brioche. As you can see it is light fare, tapas style. Any other killer apps out there? I want to stay away from terrines for the tasting, dont have a terrine mold.



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How about brie and fig marmalade on toast points. Works with either cold or warmed brie cheese.



Or - Cold seared filet mignon with horseradish creme and crisp onion open faced on mini rye.



Or - gravlox on cucumber cups with creme fraische dusted with fresh dill



Or - Caprese points - chopped roma tomato, on top of sliced baby mozzarella on top of a basil leaf on top of crostini



I've got a ton more but hope this helps.Wine bar recipes for tasting.?
I've done mini quiche ... nice for a Chard tasting. add maytag bleu for reds.

Spicy shrimp on an oriental spoon for reislings.

Cut down baby back ribs with garlic and soy... Syrahs

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I don't want to be negative, but I want to talk you out of serving beets %26amp; mint for this tasting. Beets are too sweet and interfere with wine, and many people have an irrational hatred of beets (at least in the U.S.). Mint is a no-no with wine tastings, as it messes with the taste buds.



Think about the wines--or wine in general. The first guy has some good ideas. You want foods that will go with whites, reds, sweet, dry, and chewy (tannic) reds. You want a variety of textures and appearances too.



Your salmon/potato is very traditional, and sounds good. Your pulled pork sounds even better. How about something with a bean mousse or filling?



Think about different cuisines. Do you know different names for appetizer-type foods?



Tapas = Spanish; Mezze = Arabic; Hors d'oeuvres = French; Botanas = Mexican. There might be some ideas in dim sum recipes.



Start looking online, and find stuff that sounds yummy and within your logistical constraints. By the way, you can make many types of terrines in cake pans, and slice with a sharp knife into serving-sized pieces. Something to think about if you really want a terrine.



Best wishes with this.
Boy,it sounds great...but take a sec to think about the wine!



I love Minted Beet salad but I'm sorry--- can't see it with wine...it will kill the flavor. Smoked foods usually work...but again think about the combination you serve. What will it look like on the plate? Only one item should be juicy or they will run together and look...messy



Also, colors and textures and shapes must contrast. (no asparagus or artichokes, unfortunately because it messes with wine flavor)



Potatoes are always a good foil for wine. A slightly different idea is to serve Stuffed Baby Red Potatoes with your Creme fraische and salmon...a light sprinkling of salmon caviar on it really ignites the palate and looks swell, too. (Oddly, enough that is how my favorite brunch place serves their Lox crepes ! I just think that pre-prep work and the finger food aspect might make this a better choice. I also make this w/o the salmon.



Mini-Kabobs a fun food that easy to assemble on your frill picks and keep the fingers clean Choose your combo and sauce to support your time and budget...also gives a range of colors and can use fresh ingredients. I like Lamb w/ mini-onions green pepper and a cherry tomato (small!)Too big and its all over the clothes which is another consideration at a Wine Bar.



Small cheese tarts are good as well as mini- empanadas for savory little pies. The dough can and should bought at Mexican or other specialty stores (they are about 4" around and work for making the tarts also. Onion/blue cheese tarts are GREAT with reds and hefty white wines...



My two finger typing has worn me out...time for a nice glass of Shiraz!!!