Appetizers

Whether served with cocktails, as part of a tapas-style spread, as a first course, or as a side dish, these delicious, bite-sized treats offer incredibly versatile ways of serving food and tempting your guests’ appetites.

In Appetizers, you will find a large selection of authentic Italian recipes—from traditional favorites to Italian regional specialties. This book takes you through the basic techniques of making antipasti, from the preparation of the most popular pastries and sauces to creative and original ideas for reinventing old classics. Most can also be prepared in advance.

Each recipe gives you information on preparation, cooking time, level of difficulty, and offers suggestions for an appropriate wine pairing. You’ll find a range of cooking tips, including secret recipes from some of Italy’s top chefs. In addition, the irresistible full-color photographs will help you choose which antipasti will best start your meal in true Italian style.

Food Editore is a leading publisher of illustrated cookbooks, whose goal is the promotion of the pleasure of food and culture around the world. Each recipe has been tested in our professional kitchens and is presented to the reader in gorgeous, full-color photographs. The recipes span all aspects of gastronomy, from traditional Italian recipes and vegetarian cooking to great cuisine from around the world.

Look for the other books in this series, available exclusively at Barnes & Noble:

• Pasta
• Pizza, Bread, and Savory Tarts
• Vegetarian