APPETIZER TRIO

In medium bowl, mix together sausage, herbs, and lemon zest.

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Maple-Glazed Sausage Pops

ACTIVE 15 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN.

SERVES 8

1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

1/4 cup dill fronds, chopped

1/4 cup chives, chopped

1 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest

1 Tbsp pure maple syrup, plus more for serving

16 short skewers

1 Form into 16 patties, each 1/4 in. thick.

2 Cook patties in nonstick skillet on medium until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 min. per side. Transfer to platter and brush with syrup. Insert skewers and serve with additional syrup.

Spring Crudités with Herbed Cheese Dip

ACTIVE 10 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 10 MIN.

SERVES 8

8 oz fresh goat cheese, at room temp

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1 scallion, finely chopped

1/2 small clove garlic, finely grated

1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for sprinkling

1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped

2 Tbsp chopped chives, plus more for sprinkling

2 tsp finely grated lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

Kosher salt and pepper

Crudités, for serving (we used radishes, carrots, endive, snap peas, and English cucumbers)

1 In food processor, pulse goat cheese and ricotta until smooth.

2 Transfer to medium bowl and fold in scallion and garlic. Fold in parsley, mint, chives, lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.

3 Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with more parsley and chives if desired. Serve with crudités.

Egg Salad Blini Bites

ACTIVE 15 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 20 MIN.

MAKES 24

6 large eggs

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Kosher salt and pepper

1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

2 Tbsp chopped capers