Appetizers, Starters & Finger Food: 200 great ways to start a meal or serve a buffet with style - Softcover

Ingram, Christine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780190468 ISBN 13: 9781780190464

Publisher: Southwater, 2011

Synopsis

From mouth-watering finger food to nibble during a drinks party, to an enticing platter to savour at a special occasion, the recipes in this wonderful inspirational volume will add color and sophistication to any and every occasion. From mouthwatering finger food to nibble during a drinks party, to an enticing platter of Duck Wontons with Spicy Mango Sauce to savour at a special occasion, or a fragrant dish of Scallop-stuffed Roast Peppers to enjoy as the prelude to a gourmet meal, the recipes in this wonderful inspirational volume will add colour and sophistication to any and every occasion. An introductory section gives hints and tips for making garnishes, marinades, dressings and flavoured oils, followed by eight mouth-watering recipe chapters: Nibbles and Dips; Soups; Pates and Terrines; Vegetarian; Family Favourites; Starters for Special Occasions; Salads; and Party Finger Food. Every recipe is shown step by step in over 750 gorgeous photographs, to inspire and ensure success every time.

• The ultimate collection of snacks, dips, nibbles, first courses, quick bites, finger foods and light meals • Features over 200 deliciously sophisticated recipes, drawn from every cuisine: learn how to cook dishes as diverse as Chorizo Pastry Puffs, Fried Clams with Chilli, Gruyere and Potato Souffle, and Poached Eggs Florentine • Each recipe is shown in easy-to-follow stepby-step photographs with a glorious picture of the finished dish • Includes a useful introduction with basic recipes, garnishes and presentation techniques to help you get started and produce stunning results right away • Fantastic ideas to start every kind of meal as well as to serve at buffets and parties, with recipes suitable for both novice cooks and accomplished chefs

About this title

About the Author

Christine Ingram left a career in financial and consumer journalism to pursue her keen interest in food and cooking. After several years as a food editor for Woman magazine, she became a full-time writer, contributing articles to various magazines on microwave, Thai and Chinese cooking, and starting to write her own distinct range of cookbooks.

Edition details

• Publisher: Southwater
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780190468
• ISBN 13: 9781780190464
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256