Cream cheese is combined with Roquefort and a little Cognac, then rolled in crushed pecans, chilled and sliced. the little rounds can be served with a fresh baguette, or table water crackers.  This is

Plump dates are marinated in sherry the wrapped in bacon and broiled. Serve as an appetizer or as a side to a crisp field-greens salad.

Find gyoza skins at your local Asian market if possible but if not you can use wonton skins.

Whole eggplants are oven roasted then scooped out and mashed with garlic, olive oil and fresh lemon.  Use as a dip or spread on a pita.

Heads of whole garlic are roasted with chicken broth, Roquefort cheese and fresh rosemary sprigs.