<em>Small Fishy Bites</em> celebrates the diversity and versatility of seafood. These recipes recognize the popularity of serving small helpings with easy, casual and varied dishes.<br><br><br> Easily managed, bite-sized pieces are highlighted here in recipes that reflect the widening repertoire of cuisines we are exposed to, especially the Asian and Mediterranean flavors.<br><br><br> Small plates are an easy and pleasant way to sample a range of flavors without the commitment to one entrée or the different courses. And what a pleasant way to socialize!<br><br><br><br> Each chapter covers a different range of food from Tidbits with bite-sized food such as shrimp or octopus, Cases and Bases with blinis with caviar, fritters with smoked fish and pizza with mussels or anchovy, Soused and Best Dressed has salads and soups galore, Floured, Crumbed and Battered has a wonderful variety of fish including fried whitebait and shrimp in coconut batter, Sozzled has a selection of seafood served with alcohol like oyster shooters and smoked trout pate with whisky, Spreads includes anchovy butter, smoked eel pate and potted shrimp. Hefty Shells includes mussel brochettes, baked scallops and Sicilian pesto and the Minced Fish chapter has a range of crab balls, fish balls, mini fish burgers and potato and fish croquettes.<br><br><br><br> Small morsels are convivial fare that can be shared at social gatherings or as an accompaniment to drinks. Join in the fun and serve some small fishy bites at your next gathering.