Curried Cream Cheese-Chutney Canapes

Pam Anderson | 24 Mar 2012 | 1 Comment

Here’s another quick little hors d’oeuvre for tomorrow’s Mad Men dinner, another recipe I adapted from The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook. To freshen up this period recipe, I used crystalized ginger rather than preserved and unsweetened coconut in place of sweetened flaked. Then I gave it a little color with sliced scallions greens and chopped cilantro .

Enjoy tomorrow night’s dinner… and the drama!

by: Three Many Cooks

Serves: Makes about 40 Canapes

Ingredients

3 tablespoons prepared mango chutney
2 tablespoons each: chopped crystalized ginger, shredded unsweetened coconut, chopped fresh cilantro, and sliced scallions
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese
40 melba toast rounds
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

Mix chutney, ginger, coconut, cilantro, scallions, curry, and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread on melba toast, garnish with almonds, and serve.

Notes

Toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes

About Pam Anderson

Pam Anderson considers herself Every Cook. A New York Times bestselling author, she has been cooking nearly everyday for over 30 years. With seven published books, she brings satisfying recipes and sage advice to both novice and veteran cooks. Whether you’re on a quest for the perfect brownie, wanting to get dinner on the table effortlessly, hoping to entertain more simply, attempting to shed pounds permanently, or looking to eat delicious meatless, Pam can help. AARP’s official food expert, she is a chef contributor at Runner’s World magazine. Pam is former Executive Editor of Cook’s Illustrated magazine. Her food articles have appeared in many food magazines. She teaches cooking classes across the country and appears frequently on TV and radio. She currently is blogging at her new site, Copper House Events.