Learn the authentic recipes and techniques for the French tradition of L’apéro from the author of the award-winning blog Food Nouveau.

L’apéro consists of before dinner drinks served with finger foods and small bites. This collection presents a rich variety of French appetizer recipes perfect for entertaining, cocktail hour, or giving a lunch box or picnic basket that something extra-special. Many recipes include simple formulas for endless variation, allowing your taste buds and creativity to go wild.

Fresh, modern, and versatile these French-inspired appetizers and small servings—from basic tapenades and hummus, to savory cakes, quiches, tarts, mini sandwiches, soups, skewers, and sweet treats—are perfect as a prelude to dinner, or even in place of an evening meal.