Everyone Can Cook Appetizers [Paperback]

Eric Akis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2010 | Series: Everyone Can Cook

No fuss food for the big fest.

Hosting a big party can be a lot of work, and having to prepare food for that party can drive you over the top. Now, Erik Akis, in his third book in the Everyone Can Cook series, has come to the aid of hosts everywhere with Everyone Can Cook Appetizers. With delicious recipes that are easy to follow, this book will make anyone more confident with their party platter.

By including drinks and recipes for all sorts of occasions, Akis has guaranteed a party menu for all your festive events complete with classy canapés, Asian appys, pate, dips, sports appys, cocktails, and of course, desserts. Recipes include:

• Stilton Mousse Canapés with Walnuts
• Mini Lemon Pepper Crab Cakes
• Pork and Ginger Gyoza
• Gazpacho Shooters
• Black Currant Jelly-Filled Mini Shortbread.

Beautifully photographed with suggestions to create bold new flavors for each dish, Everyone Can Cook Appetizers gives us finger food with flair for cooks of all levels.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Formerly a chef and food consultant, Erik Akis writes a food column for the Victoria Times-Colonist, which also appears in newspapers across Canada. Akis has also written the highly successful Everyone Can Cook and Everyone Can Cook Seafood.

Product Details

• Paperback: 198 pages
• Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd. (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155285793X
• ISBN-13: 978-1552857939
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,976,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Appetizers that would be on par with anything served in even the finest restaurants by professional chefs!, November 4, 2006

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This review is from: Everyone Can Cook Appetizers (Paperback)

Occasionally illustrated with full color photography showcasing completed recipes, Eric Akis (culinary expert, food writer for the Victoria 'Times Colonist' and formerly a professional chef for fifteen years) draws upon his considerable expertise and experience to compile the recipes and preparation instructions for more than one hundred superbly conceived appetizers in "Everyone Can Cook Appetizers". From Green Peppercorn Pate Canapes with Orange Liqueur; Mini Shrimp Cakes with Chili Cumin Mayo; Fennel, Pepper and Sesame Flatbread; and Corn-Crusted Chicken Strips with honey Mustard Sauce; to Savoury Asian-Style Vegetarian Pancakes; Curry-Spiced Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt; Lemmon and Sweet Pepper Clams; and Chocolate Truffle-Stuffed Dates with Mango Sauce, "Every Can Cook Appetizers" is an ideal and enthusiastically recommended addition to any kitchen cookbook collection and will enable even the most novice cook to provide appetizers that would be on par with anything served in even the finest restaurants by professional chefs!