Small bites, big flavor
Subtitle: simple, savory and sophisticated recipes for entertaining
By: Chef Eric LeVine ; foreword by David Burke ; photographs by Tony Calarco
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 218
ISBN-13: 9780762791323
Subjects: Entertaining; Appetizers; Cooking; Flavor
Description: "This imaginative cookbook is written for the home chef who wants to expand their repertoire in creating fun and unconventional dishes whether the gathering is for two, twenty, or two hundred. Through recipes bursting with personality, award-winning Chef Eric LeVine offers truly innovative takes on tried and true favorites, such as a twisted mini chicken pot pie, an amazing mouthful of flavor. The smallest of bites showcase three main ingredients used in three different preparations, such as mushroom, ginger, and chicken used three ways. Also included are recipes for delectable mid-sized, larger, and sweet bites--even some signature cocktails! Throughout, this engaging chef includes notes to encourage the home cook to enhance and change up their meals using these recipes as a base. All the 100-plus recipes, from Artichokes Stuffed with Pork and Ricotta to Brown Sugar Bacon Cupcakes, are accompanied by stunning photographs. You'll learn how much fun food can be to prepare, present, share, and of course to eat!"--

"Accolades from the James Beard Foundation, the International Chefs Association, the judges of Chopped, and more attest to the energy, imagination, and passion of Chef Eric LeVine's cuisine, here delivered in a beautiful, personality packed cookbook filled with delicious recipes, perfect for entertaining on any scale"--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Fire It Up! : Giving the gift of a meal; title: Small Bites : Hors d'oeuvres the 3 x 3 way, three great ingredients combined three flavorful ways; title: Mid Bites Snacks and fillers for platters, bowls, bigger vessels, and tabletop snacks; title: Big Bites : Entrée-style heartier dishes for entertaining with a twist; title: Sweet Bites : Simple and elegant desserts for every occasion; title: Tasty Cocktails : Balancing flavor in delectable drinks.