Small Bites - Hardcover

Joyce, Jennifer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0756613477 ISBN 13: 9780756613471

Publisher: DK, 2005

Synopsis

This tasty cookbook is a celebration of small-bite delights. Learn to prepare the best tapas, sushi, mezze, dim sum, antipasti, and many other kinds of finger foods from around the world. This no-fuss guide is packed with ideas for small, healthy, and delectable dishes. Over 90 recipes are sure to spark your creativity with a blend of exotic and traditional finger food favorites ideal for parties, special events, and snacks. Small Bites’ unique serving ideas and tips take the stress out of entertaining with shortcuts and hints on advance preparation, tips on presentation, and what to pair and drink with each and every dish.

Finger food for every mood and occasion, Small Bites is the perfect cooking companion for chefs and home cooks looking to add a new dimension to their menu.  With step-by-step guidance and illustrations good enough to eat, this manual is certain to give you great results every time.  Small Bites offers flexible fast tips for creating amazing food, so you will never fail to impress!

About this title

About the Author:

Jennifer Joyce has traveled the world in search of new ideas and recipes. For the last 10 years she has been teaching her simple-to-make dishes to Londoners and is the author of two books, The Well Dressed Salad and Diva Cooking: Unashamedly Glamorous Party Food .

From Publishers Weekly:

Sometimes a party calls for chips, dip and beer; but sometimes the occasion demands carefully arranged Bresaola and Pear Rolls alongside pitchers of Blood Orange Campari Soda. For the latter, this short collection of party foods (or "small bites") offers dozens of intriguing ideas. Sicilian Artichoke Bottoms with Provolone and Capers zing with the brightness of lemon and mint, while Crispy Chorizo Quesadillas with Guacamole are deliciously gooey, a perfect foil for cocktails. Although most of the recipes in this volume are glamorous, they are written carefully enough for even a novice party host to follow. For instance, the subtle Chocolate Frangelico Pudding with Hazelnuts is perfect for a Valentine's Day feast, and requires approximately ten minutes of foolproof work. Cardamom-Poached Apricots with Mascarpone and Pistachios demands just a bit more time, while lending a delicious Mideastern flair to a summer gathering. Best of all, the author knows that even hosts with the best intentions can run out of time before a party, so she offers a reassuring list of "buy and arrange ideas" such as Marinated Anchovies and Pan-Friend Padron Peppers. With so many appealing choices, each gorgeously photographed, this cookbook itself is an excuse to throw a party.
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About this edition

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0756613477
• ISBN 13: 9780756613471
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224