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Bite Size: Elegant Recipes for Entertaining

Francois Payard

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

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!

Betty Crocker Just Cupcakes: 100 Recipes for the Way You Really Cook (Betty Crocker Books)

Betty Crocker Editors

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No one can resist the cute and compact confection called a cupcake, and Betty Crocker Just Cupcakes: 100 Recipes for the Way You Really Cook shows you how to make everyday, elegant, holiday-themed, and special occasion cupcakes that are easy to make and fun to decorate. Affordable and conveniently formatted with a lay-flat binding, this book includes quick tips, directions for substitutions, and advice on make-ahead cake to save you time. Fifty-five photos accompany recipes like Key West, Peanut Butter and Jelly and Midnight Molten cupcakes.

500 Appetizers: The Only Appetizer Cookbook You'll Ever Need

Susannah Blake

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Each recipe is gourmet quality, kitchen-cook friendly, and mouth-wateringly delicious. 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Compiled and organized by London-based food writer and editor Susannah Blake, "500 Recipes: The Only Appetizer Compendium You'll Ever Need" truly lives up to its title with a culinary wealth of easy-to-prepare recipes for delicious, palate-pleasing, appetite teasing, offerings that would grace any formal or informal dining occasion. Profusely illustrated with more than 200 photographs, this compact, 288-page cookbook features tips on how to select the right ingredients and how to make each individual appetizer look perfect in its presentation. There is a comprehensive introductory section on preparation and cooking essentials, techniques, equipment, ingredients, conversions, and troubleshooting. Variations for each recipes are also provided. From Mozzarella and Basil Quesadilla Wedges; Garlic Mushrooms; Chili Cheese Straws; and Spiced Carrot Salad; to Caramelized Onion and Anchovy Squares; Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce; Roasted Bell Pepper Salad with Mint and Pumpkin Seeds; and Sticky Glazed Pork Ribs, each recipe is gourmet quality, kitchen-cook friendly, and mouth-wateringly delicious. Of special note are the appetizers that are healthy, low-fat and low-sugar snacks ideal for evening soirees. "500 Appetizers" is a welcome addition to any family cookbook collection, but especially recommended for anyone who does a great deal of entertaining in their home.

Editorial Review:

500 Appetizers is crammed with 500 mouthwatering recipes, accompanied by full-color phtography and clear and easy-to-use directions. Filled with tips on how to select the right ingredients and then how to make and present the dishes for absolutely perfect results; this truly is the only appetizer compendium you'll ever need. An introductory section covers all preparation and cooking essentials: techniques, equipment, ingredients, conversions and troubleshooting Appetizers for every occasion - from elegant canpés to pair with cocktails and wine, to fun pizza bits for kids' parties; sophisticated starters to serve before dinner; and healthy, low-fat and low sugar snacks. Packed with fresh ideas for serving and preparing crudités, crostinis, skewers, and sweets.

The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion

Meredith Deeds, Carla Snyder

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

don't be fooled by the cover photo 1 out of 5 stars.
11 of 21 people found this review helpful.

This book has more than 250 recipes but not a single photo except the cover. I am sorry, but I don't care how good those recipes are because I need beautiful photos of each dish to make me want to cook. I put this book back on amazon for sale as soon as I got it.

Editorial Review:

Everyone is always looking for new and interesting recipes for appetizers, and in this book you'll find hundreds of dips, nuts, nibbles, salsas, spreads, soups, dumplings, tarts, wraps, and so much more! From ultra-simple hors d'oeuvres like rosemary olives and marinated cubes of feta cheese to hearty sweet and spicy lamb meatballs and finger-friendly over-fried chicken lollipops to enough beef loin with horseradish aioli and ham and gruy re strudel to serve a large crowd, this will easily become everyone's essential cookbook when planning a party big or small. The authors give plenty of menu suggestions making it easy to match the food with the event, whether it's a small spring fling, outdoor picnic, or Super Bowl party. A handy Find It Fast index organizes recipes in helpful categories like low-fat, vegetarian, or super-fast-to-prepare. Thirst-quenching drink recipes round out this ultimate guide to perfect party food.

500 Soups: The Only Soup Compendium You'll Ever Need

Susannah Blake

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

One cookbook that truly lives up to its title! 5 out of 5 stars.
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A London-based food writer and editor, Susannah Blake's "500 Soups: The Only Soup Compendium You'll Ever Need" is one cookbook that truly lives up to its title! Featuring five hundred different kinds of soup, each with clear, easy-to-follow instructions that include tips on accompaniments, garnishes and toppings, "500 Soups" also includes an informative and comprehensive introductory section covering all the preparation and cooking in essentials such as soup-making techniques, equipment, soup stocks, and even troubleshooting. With variations on each of the showcased recipes and more than 120 full-color photographs illustrated a diverse variety of savory soups, "500 Soups" is a true gem of a cookbook and a welcome addition to personal and community library collections. It should also be noted that there are five other highly recommended '500' cookbook titles available from Sellers Publishing: "500 Chocolate Delights" (9781569069943, $15.95); "500 Pies & Tarts" (9781569069844, $15.95); "500 Appetizers" (9781569069769, $15.95); "500 Cupcakes" (9781569065976, $15.95); and "500 Cookies" 9781569065921, $15.95).

Editorial Review:

This compendium is crammed with 500 mouthwatering soups and packed with inspirational ideas for every kind of soup, broth, bisque, chowder, potage, and consommé. Every page is filled with ideas and tips to ensure success. 500 Soups contains an irresistible collection of soups, broths, bisques, and chowders from sophisticated, chilled soups for summer and healthy soups for the body-conscious to hearty, warming feasts, smooth and creamy indulgences, and hot and fiery soups for the brave. With fabulous soups for every occasion, take your pick from cool and chilled, smooth and creamy, healthy and wholesome, meals in a bowl or soups that you can whip up in 20 minutes or less. With more than 500 recipes split into ten easy-to-use chapters, you are sure to find the perfect recipe whether it is for a laid-back lunch with friends and family, a soothing restorative, the ultimate in comfort food, a sophisticated starter, or just a simple supper.

The Williams-Sonoma Collection: Hor d'oeuvre (Williams-Sonoma Collection)

Brigit Legere Binns

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Eye-catching and irresistible, hors d'oeuvres never fail to entice, whether they're juicy skewered shrimp with spicy dipping sauce, Mediterranean olives dressed with fresh herbs and zesty citrus, or tender new potatoes topped with caviar and crème fraîche.

Williams-Sonoma Collection Hors d'Oeuvre offers over 40 delicious recipes, including both classic favorites and fresh new ideas. In these pages, you'll find finger food designed to suit any occasion -- from a casual celebration with friends to a black-tie cocktail party. This vivid full-color recipe collection, appealing to both novice and experienced cooks, will become an essential addition to every kitchen bookshelf.

"Try any of these recipes and your guests will return for more."

Party Snacks!: 50 Simple, Stylish Recipes to Make You a Popular Party Host

A.J. Rathbun

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Easy, fun, delicious 5 out of 5 stars.
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I just received Party Snacks! in my mail three days ago and already I'm certain this is money well spent. While having mixed a few beverages from recipes read in one of the author's other books, Good Spirits: Recipes, Revelations, Refreshments, and Romance, Shaken and Served with a Twist, I was fascinated to see what the "noted raconteur" could do to make me a snack-master.

I've tried only one of the 50 recipes (pretty-piquant chicken wings) and they were not only simple, but stylish and delicious! I can't wait to try some of the other great recipes. I highly recommend this book as a great companion to Good Spirits. These two books will turn you into a great bartender, a great host, or maybe even a noted raconteur!

Editorial Review:

This book presents 50 recipes for savory finger foods, along with a brief introduction featuring general tips for serving food and drink at any kind of home party, from informal get-togethers to carefully planned cocktail parties. In five concise recipe chapters, A.J. Rathbun offers stuffed, skewered, baked, dipped, spreadable, and speedy party snacks. Recipes including Classic Southwestern Crudites, Creamy Cauliflower Crisps, Sweet Speared Shrimp, Eggplant Parmesan Nibblers, and Heroic Tiny Ham and Cheesers make it easy to create a superior spread of party snacks!

Chinese Snacks (Wei quan shi pu)

Su-Huei Huang, Wei-Chuan Publishing

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Not a Reliable Cook Books 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 24 people found this review helpful.

I tried to make some snack on this book and follow the instruction, but turn out not what I expected and not look like the result on the picture.

Great book for snacks 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book contains a lot of good dim sum recipes and are very authentic. The instructions are easy to follow and the pictures are faithful to the recipes. The recipe for potstickers or jiaoze dough I use is from this book. The har gau and shiu mai recipes are quite good as are the several others I have tried. Be warned, however, dim sum is not something you can whip up quickly. Having this book will not replace going to your favorite Chinese restaurant for dim sum. This is not the fault of the book but the nature of dim sum. There's a reason so many Chinese people go out for dim sum instead of cooking it at home--it takes time and effort to do!

Not what I expected 3 out of 5 stars.
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The book is actually quite interesting as a cookbook but not what I expected. The recipes are very involved, definitely not for beginners or even cooks with a little experience. The recipes are also in Chinese with English translation (which is a plus actually!!). I haven't had the time to make anything from it... but it is interesting to read.

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Bilingual: English and Chinese.

Small Plates

Marguerite Henderson

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

An instant favorite 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I was given this book as a gift just a few weeks ago and it has since become my favorite cookbook. The recipes are accessible to even average-skilled cooks and are absolutely trustworthy, meaning that if you follow the author's directions, you will end up with delicious, impressive dishes that are exactly as she describes. She offers a broad range of recipes, but nothing so esoteric that you can't find the ingredients at your local market. Although the book is about small plates, each of the recipes can stand alone as a meal or a course. I find myself picking it up in the morning and selecting a dish to cook for dinner. I'll pick up whatever fresh ingredients I need on the way home from work and then in under an hour I'll have a masterpiece ready to serve. I have a lot of cookbooks, some that I keep for only one or two favorite recipes that I got back to regularly. What makes this cookbook different is that there are dozens of recipes I know I'll use.

Editorial Review:

Passionate chef, caterer, cooking instructor, and consultant Marguerite Henderson presents an exciting new book on a revolutionary new way to eat and entertain: small! Small Plates collects tried-and-true recipes and inventive new selections for bite-size dishes, tapas, appetizers, and hors d'oeuvres for every occasion.

Best American Side Dishes (Best Recipe)

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Cooks today are looking for more creative ways to prepare side servings of vegetables, rice or grains. They still want the basics like how to make fluffy white rice and mashed potatoes, but they also want to know how to make really good risotto or perhaps a fresh-flavoured dip for crudites. With "Best American Side Dishes", the editors of "Cook's Illustrated" provide more than 500 recipes for dishes to round off every kind of meal - from weeknight suppers to special celebrations. Packed with more than 250 illustrations, "Best American Side Dishes" shows you step-by step how to prepare vegetables for crudites, clean salad greens, and cut potatoes for frying. Ingredient tastings and equipment testings rate extra-virgin olive oil, mayonnaise, paring knives, salad spinners, and more, so you know just what brands to buy (and which to avoid). Whether you're looking for just the right combination of appetizers to serve before a special meal or easy sides dishes to serve with midweek suppers, "Best American Side Dishes" is here to lend a hand with all the recipes and know-how you've come to expect from the editors at "Cook's Illustrated".