Bite Size: Elegant Recipes For Entertaining

Description

In Bite Size, the acclaimed chef and author of Simply Sensational Desserts presents a collection of entertaining recipes for finger food and cocktail party fare These days, appetizers, tapas, and hors d'oeuvres are all the rage. Small-plates restaurants are garnering attention and acclaim not only in New York but across the country as well. Bite Size brings these sophisticated dishes into home kitchens, with recipes that are accessible to cooks of all levels. Francois Payard serves up 100 of his favorite recipes for appetizers, canapes, and light bites, plus a wealth of helpful hints and tips on how to host a cocktail party. Divided into hot and cold dishes, here are innovative recipes for meat, fish, vegetable, and cheese hors d'oeuvres, all spectacular and all using simple, easy-to-find ingredients. Guests are sure to be impressed when they nibble such treats as Hazelnut-Crusted Scallops with Pear Puree, Duck and Almond Pastillas, and Sweet Corn Madeleines with Caviar and Creme Fraiche. With Payard's simple and easy-to-follow instructions, these show-stopping dishes are a cinch to prepare!

Francois Payard is a third-generation pastry chef who has worked in some of the world"s greatest kitchens, including La Tour d"Argent in Paris and Le Bernadin and Daniel in New York. In 1997 he opened his own patisserie and bistro to tremendous acclaim.Francois is the recipient of numerous culinary honors and awards.

"...shows home cooks how to throw professional-grade parties." -- Kirkus Reviews