Bite Size - Elegant Recipes for Entertaining

In Bite Size , the acclaimed chef and author of Simply Sensational Desserts presents a collection of sophisticated recipes for finger food and cocktail party fare--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 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!

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Francois Payard, Francois/ McBride Payard, Payard Francois
• Assisted by: Rogerio Voltan (Photographs)
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.10.2006
• EAN: 9780060887223
• ISBN: 978-0-06-088722-3
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 197 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > General cookery books, basic cookery books; baking, France, Comfort food and food nostalgia, National and regional cuisine, Cooking for parties and special occasions, Parties, etiquette and entertaining, General cookery and recipes, Holidays and celebrations, Cookery dishes and courses: desserts, Cakes and cake decoration, icing and sugarcraft, Breads and bread making, Seasonal interest, Table settings and arts of the table, COOKING: General, COOKING: Seasonal, COOKING: Holiday, COOKING: Courses & Dishes / Cakes, COOKING: Courses & Dishes / Desserts, COOKING: Entertaining, COOKING: Courses & Dishes / Appetizers, COOKING: Courses & Dishes / Bread, COOKING: Courses & Dishes / Breakfast, COOKING: Tablesetting, Cookery dishes and courses / meals