Hors d'Oeuvres

by Blashford-Snell, Victoria; Treuille, Eric

• ISBN13: 9780756618889
• ISBN10: 0756618886
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-30
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Plan and cook for a party that you can enjoy as much as your guests. Over 250 recipes for every kind of party food from French chef Eric Treuille and professional caterer Victoria Blashfor d-Snell. Fool-proof step-by-step instructions Essential tips on planning and preparation Advice on portion allocation Inviting, actual-size photographs of every recipe. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
The Ingredients
Store-Bought for Getting Ahead	p. 8
Fine Foods for Special Occasions	p. 10
Bold Flavors for Bite-sized Morsels	p. 12
The Equipment
Kitchen Tools	p. 14
Bakeware	p. 16
The Recipes
Nibbles, Dips, and Dippers	p. 20
Tops and Bottoms	p. 36
Sticks and Skewers	p. 66
Wraps and Rolls	p. 82
Stacks and Cases	p. 96
The Techniques
Making short crust pastry	p. 136
Baking pastry tartlets	p. 137
Making choux pastry	p. 138
Baking choux puffs	p. 139
Bread dough	p. 140
Meringue	p. 141
Mayonnaise	p. 142
Hollandaise	p. 143
Pastry cream and whipping cream	p. 144
Making caramel and melting chocolate	p. 145
Piping	p. 146
Essential skills	p. 147
Think-Ahead tips	p. 149
The Party
The Plan	p. 152
The Presentation	p. 154
Natural Containers and Garnishes	p. 156
Creative Serving Ideas	p. 158
Menu Suggestions	p. 160
Notes from the Cooks on the Ingredients	p. 162
Index	p. 165
Mail-order Sources	p. 168
Acknowledgements	p. 168
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