Seafood

More flavor and less fat than deep-fried fish.

Savor raw oysters served with three spicy, slightly sweet, and fiery salsas.

These are excellent with beet soup.

What the New Sammy's menu describes as a broth is really a purée. The dish is somewhat monochromatic, but its fascinating flavor spectrum will make your mouth extremely happy.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Martini fans will find that this simple and elegant appetizer goes perfectly with their favorite cocktail.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Fresh Ricotta, Anchovy, and Oregano Toasts Crostini refers to a whole family of antipasti based on thin slices of bread, toasted, sometimes brushed with olive oil, and covered with any number of savory toppings. If you can, buy fresh anchovies and marinate them yourself or buy them already marinated from an Italian or Hispanic deli (where they are known as alici marinati or boquerones respectively; see note below).

Pack the precooked crab or shrimp and the tangy sauce separately for this starter.

Small fish, such as a small trout, can be grilled whole without splitting. A larger, thick fish should be split.

That renewal of my acquaintance with marrow led to the invention of a canapé or sandwich filling that I believe to be without a peer as an accompaniment for cocktails. In the beginning I produced small batches, but they vanished with such unbelievable rapidity that I was forced to make them larger and larger. I pass on the recipe willingly, for the good of the human race, which has too long suffered from canapés that either adhere distressingly to the roof of the mouth or result in unsightly toothpicks scattered on the floor.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

At the restaurant, this spectacular starter also has a tomato confit vinaigrette. Here, we've substituted chopped seeded peeled tomatoes to simplify the recipe.

Oysters are a great way to start any meal, but buttered on toast they are ideal winter comfort food.