Bite Size

In Bite Size, the acclaimed chef and author of Simply Sensational Desserts presents a collection of sophisticated recipes for finger food and cocktail party fare—accessible to cooks of all levels.

François Payard serves up 100 of his favorite recipes for appetizers, canapés, and light bites, plus a wealth of helpful hints and tips on how to host a cocktail party. Divided into hot and cold dishes, here are innovative recipes for meat, fish, vegetable, and cheese hors d’oeuvres, all spectacular and all using simple, easy-to-find ingredients.

Guests are sure to be impressed when they nibble such treats as:

• Hazelnut-Crusted Scallops with Pear Purée
• Duck and Almond Pastillas
• Sweet Corn Madeleines with Caviar and Crème Fraîche

With Payard’s simple and easy-to-follow instructions, these show-stopping dishes are a cinch to prepare!