Monday afternoon, Matt and Rachael stopped by on their way to the Guggenheim, grocery bags in hand, and within ten minutes they'd created the above-pictured bowlful of delicious.

This is a perfect recipe for a dinner party because most of the work can be done in advance, because it can easily be adjusted to serve as many as needed, and because it requires very little precision, so you can drink your wine and chat with your guests while you putter about in the kitchen taking care of the last few steps.