500 Best Appetisers

Product Description A superb collection of 500 recipes featuring an appetizer for every type of occasion, from first courses and finger foods to party bites - including dips, hot and cold soups, salads, p�t�s, terrines and mousses, cheese and eggs, poultry and meat, fish and shellfish, and hearty vegetable dishes. Whether you want appetizers to start off a meal or to serve as a buffet spread, this collection of recipes will fit the bill. Here in one volume is an incredible choice of delectable little morsels to whet the appetite. The recipes are drawn from across the world to help you create a selection of appetizers that everyone will enjoy, whatever the occasion. There are classics such as French Onion Soup or Roasted Tomatoes and Mozzarella with Basil Oil; Mediterranean delights such as Tapenade and Aioli with Vegetables, Fragrant Spiced Lamb on Mini Poppadums, Baba Ganoush with Lebanese Flatbread, and Fish and Chermoula Mini Pies; Scallops Wrapped in Prosciutto for a stylish dinner; tasty party bites such as Mini Saffron Fish Cakes and Fiery Tuna Spring Rolls, and Crab Dim Sum with Chinese Chives; and more substantial snacks and first courses such as Beef Empanadas, Chicken Flautas, or Halloumi and Grape Salad. Illustrated with over 500 photographs and explained with clear step-by-step instructions to ensure great results every time, nutritional notes help you to plan a healthy menu, handy hints and advice on ingredients, as well as suggestions for quick and easy variations, ensure this cookbook is all you need for the perfect start to every meal. About the Author Anne Hildyard is a cooking editor, food lover and writer. For this volume she has collected an international selection of appetizing recipes sourced from leading food writers.