This light moist cake is simple and impressive. No Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise? Try a late-harvest Riesling, Vidal or even white grape juice. The smaller the grape the better, with Champagne grapes being the best choice. Be sure they are dry before using.
You can make the grape salsa ahead of time, ready and waiting to top these tiny cups of nuts and cheese.
The best part about this roast is that it's mostly hands-off once the initial prep is done. The balsamic vinegar loses its bite as it cooks and becomes a sweet coating on the grapes and shallots.
Apple lovers will cheer for this tart yet refreshing drink. Just pop the lemon wedge into the juicer, which will filter out the seeds. In a pinch, you can substitute 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice.
