8 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, cut into thin strips
Eight 1/4 -inch-thick slices of Cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)
Salt
8 large rye or whole-grain crackers, such as Ryvita
Directions
Step #1 In a medium skillet, stirring, until fragrant, toast the curry powder over moderate heat, about 1 min.
Step #2 Transfer the curry powder to a plate to cool & wipe out the skillet.
Step #3 Rub the skillet lightly with oil & set 2 rye crackers in the pan.
Step #4 Arrange one-eighth of the sun-dried tomato strips on each cracker & season this with salt.
Step #5 Top each with a slice of Cheddar, a few scallion slices & 1 to 2 large pinches of curry powder.
Step #6 Cover up the skillet & cook over moderately low heat until the cheese has melted, about 4 mins.
Step #7 Serve hot from the skillet.
Step #8 Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Step #9 Wine Recommendation: A glass of Chardonnay, would be welcome with these open-faced snacks; a nonvintage brut sparkling wine from California, such as the Scharffenberger or Roederer Estate, such as the 1996 Geyser Peak, would lend a touch of luxury.