Appetizers and Soups provides plenty of inpiration for those all-important complements to the main course. Here you will find the tastes of the globe for every occasion - elegant canapes to go with cocktails, fun mini burger bites for kids' parties, sophisticated starters to serve before diner or at evening soirees, classic dinner-party soups, hearty soups from rural Italy, light broths from Asia, and some real American favorites.

• The perfect partner for cooks at all levels of ability with easy to follow instructions, accompanied by mouthwatering photographs.

• All recipes make four servings and use readily available ingredients that can be found at your local store.