Now in PDF. From simple quick canapés to sophisticated creations that will really wow your guests, you'll find everything you need to know in Canapés. 200 delicious recipes include step-by-step sequences and beautiful photography of the finished canapés as well as preparation, cooking times and freezing advice. Plus invaluable know-how on how many you need per guest with tips on compiling menus if you're short on time or sticking to a budget help you plan any party perfectly. Make sure your event goes without a hitch with Canapés. Content previously published in Canapés (ISBN: 9781405344197)

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.”

A mouthwatering collection of recipes for small bites and fingerfood – ideal for serving at parties or any social gathering, large or small.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Written for the professional caterer, The Book of Hors D'Oeuvres and Canapes offers a complete guide to the preparation, transportation, and presentation of 180 cold canapes and 75 hors d'oeuvres, plus invaluable information on equipment, storage times, purchasing specifications for ingredients, and more. 140 photos, 120 in color.

Decadent, delicious seasonal comfort foods and desserts you can make at home no matter what your cooking level from the beloved social media star @PreppyKitchen. Preppy Kitchen creator John Kanell delivers his fan-favorite recipes and baked goods so everyone can create them at home. Organized by season so you can shop at peak freshness and embrace new traditions, the dishes featured in Preppy Kitchen are inspired by well-loved staples updated with a touch of Kanell’s signature sophistication. Recipes include: -Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk Biscuits -Pecan Shortbread and Rosemary Caramel Bars -Roasted Garlic and Olive-Stuffed Chicken Breasts -Blackberry-Balsamic Pork Chops -Apple Butter and Marzipan Bread -Chorizo Beef Burgers with Queso and Avocado -Fresh Tostadas with Green Tomato and Mango Salsa -And many more! In addition to the delicious recipes that feature tips and tricks throughout to help save time in the kitchen, Kanell includes special projects, everything from making flower arrangements and winter wreaths to pickling vegetables. Through these mouthwatering recipes, inspirational crafts, and beautiful photography, Preppy Kitchen is sure to delight longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Over 100 essential recipes for festive entertaining, with cocktails and accompanying canapés to serve and share with family and friends. Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be stressful when hosting and catering for a crowd. As family and friends come together to eat drink and be merry, let this collection of drinks and nibbles guide you through advent right up to the new year You'll find everything you need to host at home, with recipes for everything from an elegant New Years Eve Soirée to a light Christmas morning brunch. Cocktails encompass everything from the Snowball to the Mimosa, with more unusual recipes and mocktail options to make your drinks very merry indeed. Simple recipes for accompanying canapés, many of which can be prepared in advance, take the stress out of finding the perfect bite to accompany drinks and satisfy hungry guests. Add pizazz to any festive event, with Slow Roasted Tomato Galette with Black Olive Tapenade & Goat's Cheese, Sesame Maple Turkey Fingers or a Trio of Honey Baked Camembert With Calvados & Herbs. With recipes for dessert canapés and syrupy cocktails to sweeten up occasions, this book is sure to get you and your guests into the Christmas spirit stress-free!

Delightful, decorative, and delicious, here are 125 holiday canapéthat are each perfect for any celebration. From large family gatherings at Thanksgiving to New Year's Day brunch for a crowd, these quick, easy-to-assemble, elegant snacks add morsels of fun to all the festivities.

The first book written by the "Dean of American Gastronomy contains recipes and tips for all levels of entertainment--from simple cocktail parties to extravagant receptions. 2-color illustrations.

In Recipes from a Normal Mum, Holly Bell transforms the daily chore of cooking for the whole family with her collection of inventive, economical and simple recipes. With colour photographs of every dish (in response to the feedback Holly always hears from mums!), this is the must-have book for any mum who is short of time but still wants to cook delicious food for her family. Each recipe is written in straightforward steps and made with ingredients that you can buy at the supermarket. Split into 8 chapters including The More the Merrier, Dinner for 2 in A Flash, Switch to Baking Mode and Food for the Great British Outdoors, Holly has recipes to fit every family occasion. And no longer will you be stumped when you are left with a little-used ingredient or an excess amount of a dish as Holly has supplied ideas for using up the surplus, ensuring you waste absolutely nothing. Recipes include the Mix It Up Breakfast Muffins, Lemony Salmon Pasta with Courgettes & Peas, Tortilla Traybake and Lemon Button Biscuits. Holly is a real mum cooking in real time and 'normal' mums of every variety regularly turn to her blog for advice and fail-safe recipes. Whether it is a speedy recipe for feeding little people, cooking for a hungry crowd, baking for children's parties, or conjuring up grown-up weeknight suppers, this is a book to which you can turn no matter what aspect of family life you're approaching that day.