Hors d'oeuvres (The Essential Kitchen Series) [Hardcover]

Vicki Liley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Essential Kitchen | Publication Date: April 2000

A contemporary collection of the latest food trends-easy to prepare, beautifully presented, and easy to eat. From Asian treats to Spanish Tapas to Mexican wraps and Italian antipastos, even pastries and sweets. Beautifully presented in the crisp, clean style of the entire Essential Kitchen Series. If it can be dipped, dunked, skewered, or popped in your mouth, you'll find it inside.

Editorial Reviews

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"Impressive and delicious." -- The New York Times

"Inspiring photography and recipes that make cooking easy as can be." -- North Carolina Builder/Architect

"presents a festive array of party nibbles" -- Gourmet Retailer

Product Details

• Hardcover: 111 pages
• Publisher: Periplus Editions (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9625938206
• ISBN-13: 978-9625938202
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,454,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book -- enticing as well as useful, September 7, 2000

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ljsh "ljsh" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hors d'oeuvres (The Essential Kitchen Series) (Hardcover)

I came across this book at work and fell in love with it. It was the photography that first attracted my attention. I then tried out a couple of recipes and they worked beautifully.

The book has a variety of hors d'oeuvres from all over the world -- anything from tapas to dim sum. I really enjoy the diversity of recipes featured in terms of taste and complexity of preparation.

When I don't have to cook or entertain, I simply leave this book on my coffee table which I flip through from time to time to get inspired.

I highly recommend this book. It is a joy to read and useful for entertaining.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well done, but loses a little in translation, September 22, 2005

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Llewellyn (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hors d'oeuvres (The Essential Kitchen Series) (Hardcover)

This is a good idea book, simply presented with good photography (actually worthwhile in an entertaining guide). My one reservation is that it seems to be trying to appeal to an international readership--all of the measures include conversions--and includes a few unfamiliar items. What are continental sausages? And can I really pick up a package of baby pappadams at the grocery store? Hmmm--perhaps if I swing by London on my way home...