Chef Tom's World Cookbook: Chapter One "A Nod Towards Italy"

Pop one of these in your mouth! I hold the platter of fig bites out to my good friend Margaret. Sweet Mission fig, a bite of bright basil, and the tongue-coating creaminess of fresh goat cheese. She closes her eyes, slowly chews, and smiles before exclaiming the usual reaction to these, "Oh my goodness!" 

This is Chapter One. Nine new recipes. Each new chapter will have a different theme, chosen for their long history of pleasing crowds. Grow your repertoire. Be the host everyone asks for the recipes.

Stay tuned for Chapter Two: Thanksgiving Side Dishes.