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Antojitos
Festive and Flavorful Mexican Appetizers
Written by Barbara Sibley, Margaritte Malfy and Mary Goodbody

Format: Hardcover, 160 pages
On Sale: October 6, 2009
Price: $22.99

No one does antojitos (Mexican small plates)like Barbara Sibley and Margaritte Malfy, chef/owners of the fabulously popular La Palapa restaurants in Greenwich Village.

In Antojitos, their first cookbook, Sibley and Malfy deliver addictively authentic Mexican fare–food for people who love fresh, soulful cooking. You’ll find 75 luscious small plates, scintillating salsas... Read more >

Pintxos
Small Plates in the Basque Tradition
Written by Gerald Hirigoyen and Lisa Weiss

Format: Hardcover, 208 pages
On Sale: April 1, 2009
Price: $24.95

An authentic small plates cookbook from the top Basque chef in America.

Acclaimed chef Gerald Hirigoyen's sophisticated and delectable small plates, served at his restaurants, Bocadillos and Piperade, set the standard for tapas in San Francisco. This book features 75 distinctive California-inflected versions of Spanish tapas and French Basque dishes (including... Read more >

Appetizers

Written by Cindy Pawlcyn

Format: Non-traditional book, 104 pages
On Sale: March 1, 2009
Price: $15.95

Cindy Pawlcyn's favorite small plates—appetizers, soups, salads, and snacks—collected from her previously published books, with 10 new recipes from her restaurants.

Cindy Pawlcyn's legions of fans have long made meals of her restaurants' sampler-size starters. Bringing home the biggest trend in eating out, CINDY PAWLCYN'S APPETIZERS offers a tempting collection of recipes... Read more >

Tapas Deck
50 Little Dishes that Capture the Essence of Spanish Cooking
Written by Jose Andres and Richard Wolffe

Format: Non-traditional book, 50 pages
On Sale: September 18, 2007
Price: $14.95

Capture the spirit of Spanish cooking with these 50 delicious and fun recipes perfect for all occasions. Award-winning Spanish chef José Andrés shares his favorite flavors for classic tapas such as Lobster Paella, Manchego Cheese with Tomato Bread, and Asturian Chorizo Stewed Hard Cider, as well as inventive new dishes such... Read more >

Trader Vic's Tiki Party!
Cocktails and Food to Share with Friends
Written by Stephen Siegelman

Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
On Sale: April 1, 2005
Price: $19.95

The tiki volcano is erupting all over again, and now Trader Vic’s, the legendary purveyor of Polynesian food, drinks, and fantasy, wants to help us bring it all home. Step behind the bar and into the kitchen at Trader Vic’s and learn how to create the kind of tiki magic that... Read more >

Fast Appetizers

Written by Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison

Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: March 1, 2004
Price: $18.95

Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison, authors of the immensely popular HOT series, put their taste for international flavors and visual flair on the fast track to quick, easy-to-prepare appetizers with dazzling results. Each of the 100 recipes in FAST APPETIZERS, from spring rolls to pizza to caviar, can be made in... Read more >

Cesar
Recipes from a Tapas Bar
Written by Olivier Said, James Mellgren and Maggie Pond

Format: Hardcover, 224 pages
On Sale: September 15, 2003
Price: $29.95

When three Chez Panisse alums opened a tapas bar next door to Alice Waters's famed Berkeley, California, restaurant, it was only a matter of days before a culinary star was born. With its menu of innovative, Spanish-style tapas, paired with an astounding wine-and-spirits list that is among the best in the... Read more >

Fast Entrees

Written by Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison

Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: August 20, 2002
Price: $19.95

In the third installment of their FAST series, Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison have taken up that perennial challenge—how to develop a repertoire of quick work-night dinners. At the end of a long day, few of us have time to pore over long, complicated recipes. Hugh and Teri offer the perfect... Read more >