Contains 150 recipes for stylish hors d'oeuvres, grouped in seven categories, including hors de'oeuvre in bite-size containers; fillings, dips, and toppings; filled or stuffed, layered, and rolled; skewered and dipped; bowls and platters; cheese service; and bite-size desserts; with serving suggestions.
Introduces detailed recipes for canapés and appetizers, along with menu suggestions for a wide range of occasions, advice on portion allocation, tips on planning ahead, and step-by-step instructions.
Encompasses every aspect of creating hors d'oeuvres, features instructions and useful tips, and contains more than 300 recipes for unusual tea sandwiches, soups in edible bowls, drinks, and other appetizers.
175 full-color photographs illustrateHors d'Oeuvres,featuring 150 recipes for delectable "finger foods" to serve at 13 different parties.175 full-color photographs.
A culinary classic! The legendary chef’s definitive guide to cocktail party food and drink. James Beard, one of the most renowned names in the culinary world, launched his career in the same way that every good meal should start: with inventive, delicious, and elegant appetizers. Hors d’Oeuvre and Canapés is a master class in creating perfect finger foods. Filled with stunning recipes including sliced beef with anchovy and Roquefort cheese balls, classic favorites such as deviled eggs, unique touches like mint butter for cold roast lamb, advice on decorations and hosting—and James Beard’s signature wit and charm—this guide will turn any evening event into an elegant soiree. From cocktails to sandwiches to pastries and more, Beard’s recipes are simple yet sophisticated, accessible for any home chef, and sure to stun even the most jaded guest. Featuring an introduction by Julia Child and a foreword by Jeremiah Tower, this edition of the first cookbook Beard ever published is an essential part of any culinary collection. In the words of Gael Greene, “Too much of James Beard can never be enough for me.”
With more than 200 recipes, successfully cook snacks, starters, small plates, stylish bites, and sips for any occasion. Hors d’oeuvres made modern: Today’s style of entertaining calls for fuss-free party foods that are easy to make and just as delicious as ever. With more than 200 recipes for tasty pre-dinner bites, substantial small plates, special-occasion finger foods, and quick snacks to enjoy with drinks, Martha Stewart’s Appetizers is the new go-to guide for any type of get-together.
"Pretty and proper style is about decorating once... for a lifetime. It is about the creation of timeless, tailored interiors rotted firmly in English tradtion. The rules of this style are like a secret code that has been whispered from other to daughter over generations. These secrets have always been inherited -- until now" -- cover, page 4.
From the elegant hors d'oeuvres to the sparkling Champagne, cocktail parties are loved by everyone. But fun as they are to attend, the thought of hosting one can be a little daunting—until now. With Bite Size, legendary chef François Payard shows home cooks how to prepare simple, sensational appetizers that will leave guests impressed and hosts with energy to spare. François knows how to throw a good party. In addition to his renowned New York restaurant, Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro, he runs the upscale catering company Tastings. Several times a week, he prepares sophisticated canapés and light bites for hundreds of people. In Bite Size, he presents a collection of his favorite recipes made easy for everyday cooks. Along with chapters on meat, fish, vegetable, and cheese hors d'oeuvres, François includes a wealth of helpful hosting tips, hints, and serving suggestions—try serving soup in shot glasses, for example. The innovative recipes use simple, easy-to-find ingredients for spectacular results such as Prosciutto-Wrapped Gnocchis, Sweet Corn Madeleines with Caviar and Crème Fraîche, and Crab and Mango Salad in Apple Cups. Each recipe is accompanied by a lush, full-color photograph of the finished dish. Whip up a few of these easy Bite Size treats and pop the cork on a bottle of bubbly—it's time to enjoy the party!
A mouth-watering cookbook features fifty new recipes for appetizers, hot and cold cocktail snacks, finger foods, hors d'oeuvres, and other tasty tidbits that are perfect for starters and that use favorite cheeses, including Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini, Roquefort Pear Tart, Spicy Ale Fondue, and other treats.
