A superb collection of 500 recipes featuring a starter for every type of
occasion, from first courses and nibbles to party bites and finger
foods. Here are dips and dippers, hot and cold soups, salads, patés,
terrines and mousses, cheese and eggs, poultry and meat, fish and
shellfish, and all kinds of vegetable snacks. With a wealth of ideas to
choose from, you will be spoilt for choice. There are classics such as
French Onion Soup; Mediterranean favourites such as Tapenade and Herb
Aioli with Summer Vegetables; Scallops wrapped in Prosciutto for a
dinner; tasty party bites such as Thai Spring Rolls; and more
substantial snacks and starters such as Beef Empanadas. Enjoy tempting
appetizers such as Baba Ganoush dip with Lebanese Flatbread, Mini
Saffron Fish Cakes, Crab Dim Sum with Chinese Chives, and Halloumi and
Grape Salad. There are tips throughout to ring the changes by varying
the recipe ingredients, and at-a-glance nutritional notes for each
recipe allow you to plan a healthy menu. Illustrated with over 500
photographs and explained with clear step-by-step instructions to ensure
great results every time. Including handy hints on making dressings,
garnishes and marinades as well as advice on presentation, this cookbook
is all you will need for the perfect start to every meal.