Appetizers

by Cynthia C. Nims

The Northwest corner of the United States is blessed with an incredible array of foods that inspire and enthuse chefs and home cooks alike. Lifelong Northwest native Cynthia Nims shares her passion for and knowledge of some of the most iconic of the region's foods, tasted in the context of appetizers. This book features about two dozen recipes showcasing crab, wild mushrooms and salmon that are so beloved in this region. Whether for a casual gathering with friends, snacks for game night or treats for a fancy dinner party, the collection offers a range for any setting, including Crab Pizza with Arugula and Fresh Mozzarella, Gin and Juniper Cured Salmon and Porcini Crostini. Award-winning writer Cynthia Nims has been sharing stories of Northwest food traditions for over twenty years, including in the popular Northwest Homegrown Cookbook Series which helped pave the way for this book.

70 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 22, 2013

About the author

Cynthia Nims is a lifelong Northwesterner who grew up surrounded by some of the best food in the country. She has authored and co-authored over 20 books; the most recent is Oysters, released in January 2016 (Sasquatch Books). Cynthia holds the Grand Diplôme d’Etudes Culinaires from La Varenne cooking school in France, where she worked on numerous cookbooks with owner Anne Willan. Previously editor of Simply Seafood magazine and food editor of Seattle Magazine, Cynthia is now a contributor to Cooking Light, Alaska Airlines Magazine, Sunset, and other magazines. Among previous book projects is Salty Snacks, Gourmet Game Night and Rover's: Recipes from Seattle's Chef in the Hat. She also contributed content on Northwest cuisine to Williams-Sonoma’s Savoring America and to Culinaria: The United States. Cynthia is an active member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (currently Immediate Past President of the board of directors) and Les Dames d’Escoffier. Her blog, Mon Appétit, can be found at www.monappetit.com.