Tastefully Small Savory Bites

Tastefully Small Savory Bites Easy, Sophisticated Hors d'Oeuvres for Every Occasion By Kim Hendrickson Published by Atlantic Publishing Group Inc. June 2010 $18.95 US / $20.95CAN; 978-0-9844315-0-2 Small is beautiful. Everyone loves an hors d'oeuvre. Beauty, flavor, and novelty, all packed into a small bite, are what give a good "appetizer" its name. This collection of more than fifty original morsels, from Wild Mushroom Rugelach to Thai Shrimp Baskets, Orange Pecan Brie Cups, and Country Pâté Truffles, gives you the know-how to dazzle even the most discerning guest. Step-by-step instructions, vibrant color photos, and lovely watercolor illustrations make the most dramatic dishes easy. Every recipe includes both bite-size and full-size versions and variations. Nearly every item can be made either all or partly in advance, giving you more time with your guests. Whether for a cocktail part, buffet, or afternoon tea, Savory Bites is your complete source for entertaining, including chapters on vegetable canapés, "naked canapés" (simple biscuits and crackers), and basic guidelines for a successful event. For a sure case of love at first bite, make it Tastefully Small.™ Author Bio Kim Hendrickson, is the author of the Tastefully Small™ cookbook series, and the winner of two Florida Publishers Association gold medals. She has catered for the New York Metropolitan Opera, and the Penguin Rep Theatre, the Bizarre Food show and Slangman's World. She is a regular presenter at the World Tea Expo, the John C. Campbell Folk School, and at culinary events throughout the New York are. Kim teaches that good food is more than good taste; it's the fun and joy of creating something beautiful and sharing it with others. For more information please visit SalviaPress.Com. Reviews: "This is one of the most beautiful cookbooks I've ever seen. It absolutely made me want to create some of these goodies myself. Really a masterpiece." David "Slangman" Burke, Creator, PBS series Slangman's World