The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion

Author: Meredith Deeds , Carla Snyder
ISBN: 0811849430
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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Editorial Review:

Everyone is always looking for new and interesting recipes for appetizers, and in this book you'll find hundreds of dips, nuts, nibbles, salsas, spreads, soups, dumplings, tarts, wraps, and so much more! From ultra-simple hors d'oeuvres like rosemary olives and marinated cubes of feta cheese to hearty sweet and spicy lamb meatballs and finger-friendly oven-fried chicken lollipops to enough beef loin with horseradish aioli and ham and gruyère strudel to serve a large crowd, this will easily become everyone's essential cookbook when planning a party—big or small. The authors give plenty of menu suggestions making it easy to match the food with the event, whether it's a small spring fling, outdoor picnic, or Super Bowl party. A handy Find It Fast index organizes recipes in helpful categories like low-fat, vegetarian, or super-fast-to-prepare. Thirst-quenching drink recipes round out this ultimate guide to perfect party food.

Customer Reviews:

Good Recipes - No Pictures

There are plenty of good recipes in a well organized format in this cookbook. The recipes are relatively simple and include "make ahead" suggestions to assist in party planning. I tried a couple of them recently for a big party and the ones I made were excellent. The major drawback for me is that there isn't a single photograph.

2008-09-17

Wonderful Appetizers!

I am an avid party giver and always appreciate a good cookbook for those miniature 'meals' I like to serve. This book whacks a punch and has some wonderful recipes that are both delicious and easy to prepare. Great addition to anyones collection.

2007-12-17

don't be fooled by the cover photo

This book has more than 250 recipes but not a single photo except the cover. I am sorry, but I don't care how good those recipes are because I need beautiful photos of each dish to make me want to cook. I put this book back on amazon for sale as soon as I got it.

2007-11-19

Terrific Recipes and neat ideas, You'll love this cookbook!

Just got it and very impressed with recipes, breadth of ideas, and innovativeness. And don't take my word for it: This cookbook was one of three in this category nominated for a James Beard Award!!! Didn't win but a wonderful honor for these up and coming cookbook authors.

2007-05-20

James Beard Award Nominee! Wow!!!!

I was so pleased with the last book that these authors wrote that I really looked forward to this book. It is very well thought out in it's presentation of recipes and handy tips, and the recipes themselves are to die for. What I especially like about this book is the "Find it Fast Index", which breaks down the recipes into several categories from "Quick and Simple" to "Freezer Friendly" and several in between. It also has a very helpful Menu Planning Chapter for those of us who appreciate help in figuring out what to serve with what! I am still working my way through the recipes, but my favorite right now is Pear, Gorgonzola and Hazelnut Bundles. It is so delicious, and so quick and easy to prepare. I really like the variety of recipes, all the way from Nachos to more sophisticated recipes. The icing on the cake is that this book has been nominated for the best book in America in the Entertaining Category of the James Beard Foundation Awards, which is the equivelant of the Academy Awards, so I must not be the only one who loves it. I'm glad it's being recognized for the great book that it is!

2007-04-07

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