A recipe that is easy and convenient is always going to be welcomed by a busy chef, but if you're really passionate about cooking, sometimes nothing but the very best will do. And when you're looking for gourmet eats, there is no one better to turn to than a gourmet chef. Francois Payard's newest book, Bite Size: Elegant Recipes for Entertaining, contains a collection of stunning hors d'oeuvres that will be the star of any party and tempt even the most jaded palates. The sophisticated tastes are highly refined and, in most cases, are quite time consuming as a result. This might put off cooks looking for something for guests to nosh at a casual gathering, but they are the perfect way to start off a dinner party or a more formal cocktail party, especially if you want to impress.
The book is divided up into chapters according to the focus for each of the "little bites" it presents - meat, vegetables, cheese, etc - and Payard also provides some general hosting and serving tips. The dishes range from Lamb and Tomato Chutney on Cumin Wafers, Sweet Corn Madeleines with Caviar and Crème Fraîche, and White Anchovy and Tomato Crostini to Crab and Mango Salad in Apple Cups and Cauliflower Panna Cotta with Salmon Roe.
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