The Appetizer Atlas: A World o

Meyer, Arthur L.

ISBN 10: 0471411027 / ISBN 13: 9780471411024

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2003

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00081330786

Synopsis:

The ultimate single–source cookbook for a world of appetizers Whether in the form of a passed hors d′oeuvre, canapé, or a dish of small bites placed at a table setting, appetizers are the perfect showcase of a cook′s creativity and skill. The Appetizer Atlas brings together an enticing range of starters from around the world that will help lead off any dining experience in style. This unique, encyclopedic cookbook offers 400 authentic, savory recipes for appetizers from twenty–eight distinctive regional cuisines–from Mexico to Maghreb, from China to the Caribbean, along with France, India, Italy, Japan, Thailand, and many more. All recipes are kitchen tested, perfect for home cooking, professional catering, and entertaining. With photographs of finished dishes, plus background material on specialty ingredients and regional cooking methods, this comprehensive resource is the only appetizer book a cook will ever need. Arthur L. Meyer (Austin, TX) is a professional chef, pastry chef, and consultant for commercial bakeries. Jon M. Vann is an award–winning chef, restaurant consultant, and a food writer for the Austin Chronicle.

About the Author: ARTHUR L. MEYER, author of Baking Across America and Texas Tortes, is a classically trained chef who has cooked professionally since 1963. In 1992, he opened (with Jon M. Vann) the critically acclaimed Clarksville Restaurant, specializing in international cuisine. He has taught cooking internationally and is on the board of directors for the renowned Le Notre Bakeries. JON M. VANN is an award–winning chef who has been cooking professionally for thirty years. He has opened four successful restaurants, including Clarksville Restaurant, and is the co–owner of M&MISC, which hosts events featuring the foods and music of world cultures. Vann is a food writer for the Austin Chronicle and has contributed articles and recipes to the New York Times as well as a number of regional magazines and cookbooks.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Appetizer Atlas: A World o
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good