Have you ever heard of a verrine? I discovered verrines last night when I was flipping through my new Viva Terra catalog and was intrigued by the photo above. Nice presentation, yes? A quick Internet search revealed that verrines - not be confused with terrines - are sweet or savory dishes made by artfully layering the ingredients in a clear glass container. Kind of like a parfait but the ingredient combinations, not to mention color, texture and flavors possibilities are endless!
According to my research, verrines are very popular in France; in fact, most of the recipes I found were in French. I guess this trend has been slow to reach the United States (or maybe we're calling it something else?), but I think the presentation would be great for a fall dinner party - a layered colorful salad for the first course or a deconstructed apple pie for dessert, either served in a stemless wine or martini glass. Other serving containers might include shot glasses or cylinder votive holders.
For more information about verrines and inspiring ideas for your fall party, please read this NPR article, Verrines: A Glass Act.
So what do you think about verrines - fun presentation or too much effort? Please leave me a comment to let me know!
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