minced fresh thyme or 1/4dried thyme

Gruyere and Crab Palmiers

"I keep these little bursts of flavour in my freezer so they can be pulled out and popped into the oven whenever needed. Crab, pancetta and Gruyere make a sophisticated, elegant appetizer, and you can make your own variations on the filling. Try chicken and pesto, or a Mediterranean version with spinach and feta." —Grace Voltolina, Westport, Connecticut

Mushroom Palmiers

"I found this recipe while working at a small-town museum in West Texas. It was the appetizer for a fundraiser...