Serves 6 to 8 | Active Time 15 minutes Total Time 15 minutes 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1 tablespoon

Serves 8 to 10 (makes about 2 cups) | Active Time 30 minutes Total Time 30 minutes, plus

Serves 10 to 12 (makes 12 sliders) | Active Time 50 minutes Total Time 50 minutes, plus 30

Serves 8 to 10 (makes 24 jalapeño halves) | Active Time 15 minutes Total Time 35 minutes 8

Serves 8 to 10 (makes 32 fig halves) | Active Time 15 minutes Total Time 15 minutes 2

Serves 4 to 6 | Active Time 20 minutes Total Time 40 minutes, plus 2 hours marinating 14

Serves 8 to 10 (makes 40 olives) | Active Time 1½ hours Total Time 1½ hours 2 tablespoons