French Appetizers

French Appetizers

<p>Enjoy the French ritual of <i>L’apéro</i> by bringing a little bit of France into your home and taking time to savor the good things in life by living, eating, and drinking well—<i>bon appétit!</i></p> <p><i>L’apéro</i> consists of before dinner drinks served with finger foods and small bites. This collection of French appetizers is perfect to serve for L’apéro, happy hour, or to give a lunch box or picnic basket that “something extra-special.” Fresh, modern, and versatile French-inspired appetizers and small servings, from basic tapenades and hummus, to savory cakes, quiches, tartlets, mini sandwiches, soups, skewers, and sweet treats are perfect as a prelude to dinner, or even in place of an evening meal. Many recipes include simple formulas to make several versions of a single recipe so that you are only limited by your own taste buds and creativity. </p> <p><b>Marie Asselin</b> is a freelance food writer, blogger, translator, stylist, recipe developer, and culinary teacher. Her blog, Food Nouveau, won the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) award for best recipe-based blog in 2017 and 2018. She also won the 2017 IACP award for best food styling in a commercial food photograph. She lives in Quebec City, Canada.</p>