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¿Cómo se dice "appetizers"? ANTOJITOS, of course. The north-of-the-border love affair with Mexican food heats up with this luscious collection of 75 authentic Mexican appetizers and drinks from two of Greenwich Village's favorite restaurateurs. Readers will be inspired to craft crunchy, cheesy Chalupas, succulent Shrimp Ceviche, ruby-red Hibiscus Margaritas, and more. Sidebars on Mexican cooking and entertaining, suggested menus for party themes from cumpleaños (birthdays) to Cinco de Mayo, and a stylish design filled with colorful Mexican folk art and food photographs round out this spicy treat of a book. ... Read more

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Original recipes
...for cooking Mexican.Everything I've made is yummy - the guacamole with tomatillo and peach is amazing as is the duck breast tostada.A happy addition to any kitchen. ... Read more

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Whether you are looking for an elegant first course for a dinner party or a quick idea to liven up any meal, this selection of delicious yet simple recipes will provide all the inspiration you need. Small Bites make an informal shared appetizer to serve with drinks. Try Pea and Prosciutto Crostini: Grilled Lamb Skewers with Garlic and Saffron Custard for diping; or Vermouth Scallops with Green Olive Tapenada. Soups are the classic way to begin a meal. Choose from a chilled Gazpacho with Smoked Salted Courtons; Pea and Smoked Ham Soup with Mint; or an elegant Crab Bisque. Salads are light and refreshing--try Apple, Beet, and Fennel Salad with Roqueford; classic Caesar Salad; or Heirloom Tomatoes with Burato Cheese and Fresh Basil. Meat & Poultry options include Chicken Liver Pate with Blueberry and Balsamic Glaze; Carpaccio of Beef with Salsa Verde on Bruschetta; and Pork, Fennel, and SpinachTerrine with Drunken Figs. Lighter Fish & Seafood ideas include Salt-crusted Citrus Shrimp with Chile Dipping Sauce; Smoked Mackerel and Preserved Lemon Pate; and Pickled Salmon with Fennel and Cucumber. Vegetarian options include a delicious Smoked Mushroom Pate, individual Cheese and Basil Souffles; and Fresh Asparagus with Homemade Hollandaise Sauce.

*More than 30 delicious ideas for simple-to-prepare yet impressive first courses.
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The authors of the immensely popular HOT series put theirtaste for international flavors and visual flair on the fast track toquick, easy-to-prepare appetizers with dazzling results.Each of the100 recipes in FAST APPETIZERS, from spring rolls to pizza to caviar,can be made in a flash, most in under 15 minutes.Whether you'rehosting a cocktail party or an intimate dinner, Carpenter and Sandisondeliver maximum flavor in minimum time. ... Read more

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Hugh's books make you the Chef Du Jour!
Spent the summer teaching my 19 year old son how to cook as he has a real appreciation for good/healthy/clean food and he wanted options other than the cafeteria while at college. Now that he's progressed beyond how to boil water, I gave him Fast Appetizers, Fast Entrees, and Fast Fish as he settled in to his new place. All books are fantastic but Appetizers has made him quite the hit with his college buddies. Great ideas, beautiful pictures, scrumptious recipes, and easy to implement. Thanks, Hugh!

Satisfied Customer
Received the cook book very quickly and it was in good shape. The cost of the book was very low so that made it an even more attrative offer.
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the best
I've used these recipes for cocktail party after cocktail party and the majority of guests ask for the recipes each time.

Fast, Easy and Delicious
The recipes in this book were really simple to make. My guests were wowed by my creations! I substituted certain items for others and the food still came out great. Easy, fast recipes and very tasty!

The Best!
This is one of if not the best appetizer books of all time.The recipes are easy to understand and execute.It is fantastic! ... Read more

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‘I can't cook.’ I hear that all the time. And it's not that you can't--it's that you don't. It's that we've been wrecked by cooking shows with their millions of complicated steps and crazy-ass ingredients. Ingredients you can't find, let alone pronounce. That's not how I want to cook. I want to eat well, but I don't want it to take a year. Who's making stuff like 'Truffled Peruvian Mountain Squab with Chilled Framboise Foam' anyway?

"So this book is about food that's big in taste and small in effort. Just great-tasting stuff with no fancy techniques and definitely no over-the-top ingredients, as in everything-comes-from-a-regular-supermarket--cool concept, huh? It's just a bunch of recipes you'll easily be able to make and enjoy."
--From Sam the Cooking Guy

Look inside for great recipes like these:

• One Dank Tomato Pie • "Whatever" Spring Rolls • Five-Minute Stir-Fry Noodles • O.F.R.B.P.J.G.O. • Awww Nuts! • BBQ Chicken Pizza • Halloween Chicken Chili • Fridge Fried Rice • Sam's Sticky Sweet BBQ Ribs • Stuffed Burgers • Pesto BBQ Shrimp • Chili Salmon • Motor Home Meatballs • Spicy-ish Sausage Pasta • The Great Potato Cake • Brussels Sprouts You'll Actually Eat • (Fake) Creme Brulee • Chocolate Toffee Matzoh  • Peanut Butter Ice-Cream Cup Things ... Read more

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Gotta Try this cookbook
I got this cookbook at the library first to see if I liked anything in it.That same night, I picked up a few ingredients to make the Honey/Garlic Spareribs.They were fantastic.Even my picky son liked it.And he rarely eats meat.I also made the Easy Bunuelos, and OMG were they easy.I made them with the puff pastry shells, so it made it even easier because there was no cutting involved.Everyone loved it.
He has a funny demeanor, no frills attitude that makes you want to read on. I must admit, I watched only a couple of his shows, and wasn't totally impressed, but after trying these recipes from his book, I'll be watching him more often.Great cookbook.You have to try it.Heading out to buy this one.

The Best Cook Book Ever!
As stated in my title - I have never purchased a cook book quite like this one.Not only are the recipes fast, easy and taste incredible - this guy is hysterically funny! Yes funny in a cook book.This is also the only cookbook I have ever read from cover to cover.I have had this book for 4 days - and I have already tried 6 recipes - I intend to try almost all of them! YOu have got to get it!

Meh.
Sam Zien, Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (Wiley, 2008)

I recently reviewed Michael Symon's Live to Cook, and while I was (of course, being a fan of Symon's restaurants) enamored with the recipes, I wasn't terribly fond of the tone of the surrounding prose. It was only a couple of days after finishing Live to Cook that I picked up Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes. Unlike Symon, I'd never heard of Sam Zien before, other than the press release that alerted me to this book's existence. I've never seen his TV show; wasn't even aware he had one until I read the preface. So I've no idea how the guy comes across on TV. Perhaps, like Symon, he seems a lot more affable in front of a camera, but I found myself having exactly the same tone issues with Zien, though on the opposite end of things. Where Symon comes off overly didactic, Zien tries way too hard to be a hip wise-acre. Sorry, Sam, it doesn't work.

The recipes are good. But you know, it's a cookbook. I probably shouldn't give cookbooks as many props for good recipes as I do; after all, if the recipes weren't good, who would want to publish the book? Still, there's a lot of good, solid dishes to throw together, especially for beginning cooks (as opposed once again to Symon's book; there's a few recipes in there even I'm hesitant to tackle the first time). If you're still not quite sure of the difference between a whisk and a spatula, this is a good starting point. You may have to ignore Zien's tone in some of the interstitial prose, but don't pass the book up because of them. ***

Simple Sam, Sensational Recipes
I found myself looking up Sam's recipes online all the time, so figured it was time to just buy his cookbook.Love that his recipes don't call for 10+ items, so I don't look like Rachel Ray carrying 10 ingredients in my arms from the pantry to the counter.His recipes are simple but always seem to include at least 1 ingredient that makes them unique (in a good way).My kind of cooking.

Sam's the man
Bought this for my husband.He loves watching Sam but we changed TV providers and don't get it on local access anymore.The recipes are easy, taste great and you don't have to bo out and buy a bunch of crazy ingredients. ... Read more

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From Chilled Shrimp with Herb Cheese Filling to Italian Pasta Salad and the World's Best Deviled Eggs, here are 68 of the best salad and appetizer recipes from community cookbooks across the country. Illustrated step-by-step instructions guide the cook through each recipe. Over 150 photos. ... Read more

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Over 60 of our favorite party-perfect appetizer recipes. Just as many handy serving, prep and partytips. Purse-friendly size make meal-planning on the go easy.Durable softcover, 128 pages. ... Read more

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Excellent used condition and quick shipping!
This product was listed in the used category so I was expecting slight wear and tear but when i received it I was so excited to find that it looked brand new! I also was extremely happy with how quick it shipped out! Thanks for a great sell!

A little book
There are some good recipes but the book is very small.I would not buy it if I had seen it first. ... Read more

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Editors Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley have assembled a dazzling collection of party foods and appetizers in this fabulous new cookbook! From Crunchy Munchies and Big Dippers to Garden Goodies and Sweet Pick Ups, there are over 400 tasteful treats that will delight guests at your next party, or add sparkle to a pre-dinner snack for a small gathering of friends and family.

These are recipes that are easy and fun to prepare, a sensation to enjoy, and provide the extra bonus of exuberant praise for the host who served them.

The cookbook also includes:
*24 party menus for a variety of party possibilities-bridal luncheon, deck or pool party, Super Bowl, etc..
*Hundreds of hints and suggestions for enhancing the recipes and their presentation
*Special section on Quick Fixes (recipes that can be prepared in minutes) and Fun Foods (recipes that add a fun and playful treat to an occasion, like Meatball Penguins and Funny Face Muffins) ... Read more

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I'm not the Velveeta type!
I purchased this book based on the 5-star review.It has a lot of recipes and entertaining ideas.For me, it was not the right book.Many of the recipes have A LOT of fatty ingredients.I am not fond of tons of butter, do not eat Velveeta and entertain to a higher level than cocktail wieners.I was looking for something more elegant... I returned the book.

Great Buy!
I purchased this book a couple of months ago and was very pleasantly surprised at the variety of recipes included.I have tried several of them and have had positive comments on all I have tried.I think this is well worth the price!!

best of the best fabulous appetizers and party food
This book contains hundreds of good party and appetizer ideas. I love how it has pre-planned menus for baby showers, birthdays, superbowl, ect. Great recipe book for the price. The only thing I would add is color photos of some of the dishes.

Highly recommended for anyone seeking to liven up their gatherings with unforgettably good snacks!
Spiral bound to lay flat for easy reference, Best of the Best Fast & Fabulous Party Foods and Appetizers is a cookbook jam-packed with recipes perfect for all types of parties and gatherings. Four hundred recipes comprising twenty-four full party menus form the core of this incredibly useful and easy-to-follow cookbook. Best of the Best Fast & Fabulous Party Foods and Appetizers is further enhanced with hundreds of hints and suggestions for enhancing its preparations, and special sections on Quick Fixes (food that can be prepared in minutes) and Fun Foods (taste treats with an amusing appearance especially sure to delight younger folk) allow for extra flexibility. Recipes range from Pecan Cheese Wafers to Porto Mushroom Fries, Gingered Shrimp Kabobs, Zucchini Stix Dippers, and much more. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to liven up their gatherings with unforgettably good snacks!

Fast AND Fabulous
Love this cookbook!I rely on it for ideas on what to serve for both small and large gatherings.This book is filled with wonderfully delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes.As a bonus, it features a calendar of suggested menus for holiday parties customarily celebrated in each month.Right now I'm planning a Super Bowl party and will be using at least 5 of the suggested items under the Feb. Super Bowl Party listing.Great ideas, great cookbook! ... Read more

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This unique compendium has drawn together recipes from across the world to help you create a selection of appetizers that everyone will enjoy, whatever the occasion. ... Read more

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Stuffed with theme menus and time-saving recipes

Impress your guests with delicious finger food and first courses

Serving appetizers is an affordable, delicious way to entertain! This practical guide gives you over 75 foolproof recipes for making delectable bite-sized wonders that will suit any occasion – from an informal gathering to a sit-down dinner. You also get party planning tips as well as advice on experimenting with flavors and international cuisines.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

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Great Book!!!
This is a great little book, even if it is for Dummies!So many easy recipes that can be dressed up or down.I would recommend it to anyone.
Vicki

A Simple Delight and Taste Treat
I bought this book because I had heard from a friend that its recipes were really great and really simple.I bought the book.HOW TRUE! ... Read more

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Fresh, bright and contemporary, this beautifully designed book shows you how to make the most of appetizers & starters, showcasing over 150 recipes. ... Read more

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Over 100 international recipes for a complete guide to making the most irresistible hors d'oeuvres, snacks and refreshments. Full-color illustrations. ... Read more

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The Book of Appetizers
I was very disappointed in this item - it was going to be a gift, but it was used, torn and yellowed.

A review from México
Very good recipes, excellent pictures (one for each recipe!), easy to follow instructions. You know I also have for these series of books, the books Cheesecakes, Chocolate, Light Desserts, Afternoon tea, and all of them are excellent.

Great introduction.
In its roughly 50 parts, all written by experienced cooks and cook book writers, HP Books' "The Book of ... Cooking" series takes you to the cuisines of various regions of the U.S. and around the world; all in easy to follow, well-explained recipes.

This installment, the Book of Appetizers presents recipe suggestions for all major types of starters, from seafood appetizers to dips and finger food.Special chapters are dedicated to pork, chicken, beef, cheese and egg appetizers.Classics such as assorted canapes and sandwiches, cheese bites, chicken satay, deep-fried camembert, dolmades, guacamole, hummus bi tahini, marinated mushrooms and artichokes, mini-pizzas, mushrooms and blue cheese, oysters Rockefeller, piroshki, quiche and spring rolls appear next to unique recipes such as anchovy beignets, bacon rolls, caviar croutons, chicken and leek rolls, chicken pistachio pate, gingered fruit kebabs, salmon and avocado mousse and crispy almond squid.

From aioli and crudites to pickled vegetables and yakitori, this collection of recipes, while not all-encompassing, is a great introduction to the endless possibilities of starting a meal - and at a relative bargain price, to boot.Also recommended: This series' installments on antipasti and finger foods.

Also recommended:
Around the World Cookbook
Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day
Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery)
Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World
On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals (4th Edition) Textbook only
Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006

disappointed
There are good pictures showing each entry in the book.The recipes are for very exotic foods.Some examples are egg and nori rolls, prosciutto roulades, rumaki, barbecued csabai and pickled squid. Others are lessexotic, but very time consuming.

This one could be the only appetizer book you will ever need
I bought this book because I borrowed it from a friend, and I WORE IT OUT. Now I need to replace hers! I used many of the appetizers for my daughter's wedding reception.The presentation of the food is beautiful, and theingredients are economical and easy to find.I catered the receptionmyself and my father said that he has been in some of the finest hotels inthe world and they had nothing on the buffet I did myself.The recepiesare simple to do.Each comes with full instructions and photo directions.I priced several caterers for close to the same type of buffet I did for mydaughter.The cost would have been anywhere from $1000.00 to 1350.00.Idid the whole thing for under $200.00 THANKS June Budgeon -- you made me astar! ... Read more

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Every now and then, you needA Little Something. Maybe your favorite movie is on late-night TV and you want a snack at midnight.Maybe a couple of friends have stopped by unexpectedly to lounge around on your deck.Or maybe you have invited the grandparents and neighbors over to view little Susie's award-winning science project.All of these occasions require serving some good food, andA Little Something: More than 150 Snacks, Hors d'oeuvres, and Appetizers for every craving and occasion

All of the dishes inA Little Something are quick and easy to prepare.The ingredients are easy to find and most can be stored in the freezer or in the pantry to make preparation a snap.Susan believes that you should be able to enjoy your friends' visit.She also provides a menu selection to further help you along, party big or small.There are suggestions for "Poolside Hors d'oeuvres," "Midnight Munchies," "Cocktail Party Tidbits," "Holiday Nibbles," "Super Bowl Snacks," and "The Dessert Bar."

Amazon.com Review
Might as well face the music now: at some time in your life,you will find yourself assembling a Goat Cheese Log with Sun-DriedTomatoes and Basil. Guests are approaching. Time is running low. Atsome time in your life you are going to need a book like SusanEpstein's A Little Something. You don't want to have to thinkup stuff like Baked Clam Dip Loaf on your own, do you? Let Susan do itfor you, with more than 150 recipes packed into this handyreference. Put this book on the shelf, keep your pantry and freezerstocked, and you can handle anything from an avalanche of hungryteenagers to a ponderously boring book club.

Susan Epstein getsright in, rolls up her sleeves, and produces food you might even wantto eat. (When confronted with a wide choice of hors d'oeuvres, howmany do you actually try and enjoy?) She doesn't just settle for partynibbles, chips, and dips--she goes right for the throat of late-nighthunger spasms with such treats as chopped eggs, mushrooms, and onionson black bread; an open-faced roast beef "sandwich" (it calls forMiddle Eastern flat bread); crispy onion rings with a spicy dippingsauce; four versions of nachos; and romaine burritos with blue cheese,chicken, apples, and pecans.

Epstein's theory is that there aremany occasions other than parties when a little something is just whatthe doctor ordered, something just the other side of usual fare. Herbook, A Little Something, delivers while leaving snootypretensions behind on the curb. --Schuyler Ingle ... Read more

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A wonderful resource
The title of this wonderful little book really captures the essence of what's inside; these simple recipes offer interesting, elegant - and yet uncomplicated - twists on standard dishes, and have proven to be veryreliable.This is an excellent resource when you don't have much time toprepare for last-minute entertaining.It's also lots of fun for those ofus who like to use freash herbs from the garden! And the book itself is agreat gift idea. ... Read more

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This title contains over 100 elegant and delicious recipes to guarantee success. There are more than 100 stylish appetizers to tantalize the tastebuds: simple salads, succulent fish, sophisticated terrines, and elegant souffles are featured in this fabulous guide to first courses. It includes dishes that can be prepared in advance and others that only take a few minutes. Whether winter or summer, dinner party or family occasion, here are refreshing chilled soups, warming baked souffles, cosmopolitan pasta dishes, and hearty pates to suit every guest and every occasion. Inspiration is provided in the form of a tempting photograph of each finished dish alongside step-by-step instructions, cook's tips and variations. First courses are the perfect prelude to a lovingly prepared meal, whether it is a formal dinner party or a relaxed family occasion, and should whet the appetite and prepare the diner for what is to follow. They need to be satisfying without being filling, flavoursome without being overpowering, and, most important of all, they have to create the right first impression.This tempting book is a collection of varied first courses that are both fun to make and delicious to eat. There are recipes for the novice and for the experienced cook, and for all budgets. This book contains a wide range of appetizers, from soups and salads to pates, terrines and souffles, and an extensive choice of ingredients which means that you will be guaranteed to find the perfect first course for every occasion. ... Read more

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Appetizers are the first step to every great meal and the perfect way to serve colorful, creative and delicious food to your family and friends.In one volume, Simply Appetizers offers the steps needed to make tasty tapas, dim sum, antipasto and more! ... Read more

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Simply gorgeous and simply comprehensive
I'm always on the lookout for interesting appetizer recipes -- we entertain a lot.The recipes in this book range from hot to cold, old favorites like mini pizzas to really different ideas, such as phyllo cups with several different fillings.This book is BEAUTIFULLY photographed and the recipes are not so complex as to be daunting.I particularly liked the suggestions on creating interesting shapes.Visually the appetizers are simply gorgeous. ... Read more

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Pillsbury makes it easy to entertain with more than 300 recipes for cold and hot appetizers, along with creative theme menus to jump-start the party. So go ahead and make some fun!
* Dips, Spreads and Salsas
* Meatballs, Wings and Ribs
* Kabobs, Canapes and Crostini
* Roll-Ups, Mini Pizzas and Snack Mixes
* Antipasti, Spring Rolls and Empanadas
* Plus--Cocktails, Punches
* and Fun Nonalcholic Beverages ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Great Book!
Ordered this book when looking for specific books on appetizers.Must say I'm quite pleased with it.Most receipes are easy to follow, with basic ingredients.It has 'menus' for events and special arrangements in the book too.That was a great surprise and very useful.I will look for other books like this for future purchases.

well laid out, easy to use
this book covers a lot of material with ahuge selection of hors d'oeuvres, all different skill levels (mainly easy to moderate), great pictures and most of all helpful tips. I reach for this book over and over again.I used to bypass this being a bit of a snob but time after time as a last resort I pulled it out and it had what I needed.I no longer reach for it last but pull it out with my other favorite and often more costly books.

Quick, simple, easy entertaining.
I reviewed this book along with the other Pillsbury C'mon Over!: Hassle-Free, Hustle-Free Entertaining appetizer cookbook thinking they would have many of the same recipes, however, I was pleasantly surprised to see that it did not.I couldn't find any recipes that were the same.I really liked this Pillsbury Appetizer cookbook, it had a great goat cheese crostini that I served at a holiday buffet with Sauvignon Blanc wine.It was delish.

I also made the Petite Stuffed Pizza snacks for a son's sleepover and they were no quick and simple to make.It was made using refrigerated parmesan breadsticks spread out and cut into squares.I was very impressed with the ease of use of this cookbook.There are quite a few pictures all clearly showing the foods.Every recipe comes with serving size, calories, fat, and exchange information.It would certainly help those needing that information.

I would also recommend the Pillsbury C'Mon Over book as well. I really liked it too.

A Terrific Book for Someone Looking for New and EasyIdeas
I got this book from the library to see if there were any new appetizers I would like to make.There were so many, that I decided it was worth the money to just buy the book.I'm so happy that I did.The recipes are clear and do not call for ingredients that are hard to find or "exotic" in nature.Just your basic and everyday ingredients.It was well worth buying.I've used the recipes for many a Sunday football days!

Fabulous photos, easy to follow instructions....
This book is FABULOUS! There are so many photos and so many simple, easy and excellent appetizers. I'm a very picky eater, but I have tried 6 of the appetizers already and received rave reviews from my guests and I loved them myself. I have already repeated one of the appetizers 3 times and I've only owned the book for 2 months! For anyone looking for a new twist with easy to find, everyday products, this is the book for you! I can't recommend it enough! ... Read more