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This all-new edition offers more than 175 recipes for festive finger foods, tempting hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, and satisfying snacks. Color photographs. ... Read more

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This is collection of over 150 Taste Tempting Appetizers! Includes full recipes for each appetizer.Great for get-togethers, parties and the Holidays!! ... Read more

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500 Appetizers is crammed with 500 mouthwatering recipes, accompanied by full-color phtography and clear and easy-to-use directions. Filled with tips on how to select the right ingredients and then how to make and present the dishes for absolutely perfect results; this truly is the only appetizer compendium you'll ever need. An introductory section covers all preparation and cooking essentials: techniques, equipment, ingredients, conversions and troubleshooting Appetizers for every occasion - from elegant canapes to pair with cocktails and wine, to fun pizza bits for kids' parties; sophisticated starters to serve before dinner; and healthy, low-fat and low sugar snacks. Packed with fresh ideas for serving and preparing crudites, crostinis, skewers, and sweets. ... Read more

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Great addition to the 500 recipe series
The 500 appetizers provides 125 recipes for a variety of appetizers, salads and tapas from everyday to exotic variations. Each of the 125 recipes has four minor variations that tweak the item into a different version by adding a new flavor profile. Like all of the books in the series this provides excellent recipes that are customizable so if you are familiar with flavors it Is easy to create your own variation. This book provides everything from quick bite appetizers to more substantial appetizers for tapas dinners.It has a wide variety including a big Asian section and covers some unique ideas. It also has a thorough dip section for those looking to explore that field.Overall a great job and for those who frequently host parties they will find this book very helpful.

500 Appetizers
Looking forward to making some appetizers from this book.Book is in excellent condition and am very happy with my purchase.

A wonderful little book
The first thing that "500 Appetizers: The Only Appetizer Compendium You'll Ever Need" has going for it is the use of the word "compendium" in the title. That is one of my favorite words! OK, so that might not do it for you. Let me try some more ways!

In graduate school one of my English professors and Dean of Humanities at the time said such a strange and wonderful thing (a thought I already held dear). He said--this during the first five minutes of class--a dear little man of Irish extraction--"Just holding a book in your hands can give you a sense of what's inside." To begin, the book jacket is plasticized paper, so has that distinctive feel. Flip it off and you will flip off a maroon jacket only to find a bright, bright orange hardcover. Awesome!

For a thick book--some 288 pages--it holds open fairly well. You will still need something to hold down the sides when you are toward the front and back. After awhile, the book will probably prop open with ease. The spine seems to be designed for ease of use. The book is also small in size--6 inches x 6 inches. Altogether a great feel for what is inside.

Inside, ah, inside are the best recipes for appetizers. Here it comes, oh yes, it's a compendium of appetizers! Pop open one page in the middle--"garlic & chili shrimp." Your first instruction is: "Serve these delectable shrimp with chunks of crusty bread for soaking up the garlic and chili-infused oil." Of course, following the new trend in cookbooks, there is a picture with every recipe--all color on semi-slick pages (that feel again!).

Pop open toward the beginning: "quail's eggs with black olive tapenade"--my only complaint is that I have no clue where to obtain quail's eggs or if I want to. The directions give no clue either. OK, let's try again: "avocado salsa" (note: the book does not capitalize titles, so I'm not). A familiar recipe, a comfortable recipe.

And toward the back: Oh yum! "mashed pea and ham crostini"--Those smashed peas begin as frozen green peas, cook, process until chunky in the blender, rub bread with a slice of garlic, spread peas, fold a slice of prosciutto across, and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper. Does that sound good?

Susannah Blake explains the source of her recipes in the introduction, international in variety, some hot, some cold, some as first course (an example is goldenpolenta), all either little snackers or little taste-tempters. Then she discusses necessary equipment. Do you know what a debris dish is? It's a necessity at a party where people need to be able to dispose of olive seeds, chicken bones, and the like without tucking them into your houseplants.

Her Table of Contents gives the reader all sorts of choices:

chips and sticks (interesting)--"poppy seed grissini" (breadsticks)
dips and salsas--"fiery pumpkin dip"
mini mouthfuls--prosciutto-wrapped asparagus with lemon mayo"
big bites--"grilled polenta with blue cheese and arugula"
tapas tasters--"green pea tortilla"(this looks so tempting!)
amazing meze--"garlicky tomato and eggplant stacks"
asian flavor--"chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce"
quick canapes and hors d'oeuvres--"walnut toasts with warm goats cheese and fig"--oh heaven!
mouthwatering salads--"baby spinach, roasted squash and gorgonzola salad"
elegant starters--"phyllo tartlets with cherry tomatoes, basil, and ricotta"--a gorgeous dish!
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If you are wondering how Ms Blake could fit in 500 recipes, here's how. After she gives main recipes, she ends each chapter with variations of several of the recipes. For example, she takes "zucchini pancakes with tomato salsa" and offers these variations; "with sour cream and chives," "with sour cream and caviar," "with pesto cream," "with salsa and sour cream," and appropriate directions with each. I think she can count each one as a different recipe. You can imagine how different each would be.

I am going to have so much fun during the holidays making some of these fine recipes. I also see several wonderful evening meals. Mention goat's cheese and figs and I swoon. Although I don't have fresh figs, I did can several jars of fresh figs as substitutes. Maybe not a compendium, but a few.

I"m happy.
Have not gotten to try anything out of it yet but there are a lot of great looking recipes.Most recipes also have modifiers so that you have lots of ideas on how to change things to tweak them to your personal taste. A+ on that.

Dissapointed
I purchased this recipe book thinking, like everyone else, there were 500 recipes in there.There are only a hundred or so and four variations to each.The recipes themselves aren't bad but definitely not the norm.If you have a picky eater in your house, like my fiance, you probably wont have much chance to use it. ... Read more

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With today's magazines singing the praises of graze-style eating as both healthy and fun, Party Appetizers offers the perfect way to treat guests. Entertaining aficionado Tori Ritchie serves up sensational recipes for fabulous finger foods to kick off any informal dinner or stylish celebration -- or even be the main attraction at a holiday soiree. Variety truly is the spice of life when you're talking olives jazzed up with herbs and spices or savory party favorites like Merguez Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce or rich Fig and Gorgonzola Toasts with Caramelized Onions. And for guests who have to start with dessert, there are even a few bonbons such as Mocha Shortbread Buttons and Sugar and Spice Walnuts. Tips on smart shopping, artful presentation, and indispensable ingredients as well as a "make-ahead planner" get hosts prepared before the party for maximum socializing with guests. So let the festivities begin! ... Read more

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SO elegant SO EASY!
even if you HATE to make food for parties, get this book.The ideas are original, the results GREAT, and really, really, anyone can make this food. ... Read more

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A handy little book with some good recipes
This is one of several of Joanna's books from Nitty Gritty Cookbooks.It is not big - it doesn't compare to Martha Stewarts's books of the same type, but it is handy.Most of the recipes are pretty common and basic.Nothing too fancy.

I tried several recipes from this book and me and my guests found them very tasty.The recipes were not overly complex and usually did not require exotic/expensive ingredients.

The limited number of recipes can be a plus - it is easier to make a decision! ... Read more

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Low-fat renditions of favorite classic appetizer recipes are designed with the twenty-first-century's kitchen in mind and includes finger fare, hors d'oeuvres, and first courses, ranging from Mango Salsa to Buttermilk Crepes. ... Read more

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Blah presentation
I think more photographs and less complicated recipes would have made this book much better (now I know why I got it so cheap!).I'm disappointed and won't buy anymore of his books. ... Read more

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Dazzling hors d’oeuvres to heat up any cocktail hour!

The all-important appetizer . . . It’s the first impression, a tantalizing and fanciful finger food to whet the appetite for what’s to come. Gone are the days of Swedish meatballs, cheese and crackers, or chips with dip—Suzanne Somers’ sexy collection of recipes will kick off any event with style. Whether you are entertaining for the holidays, casually hosting family and friends, or throwing a swank soiree, these appetizers will brighten any occasion.

In keeping with her reputation as a stellar chef, Suzanne presents fabulous, brand-new recipes for scrumptious nibbles you can pass around on trays or serve as delicious starters at the table. The bonus, for those watching their waistlines, is that Suzanne seamlessly eliminates refined sugar and carbohydrates—but your guests will never notice. What they will notice are innovative creations, spectacular flavor combinations, and exotic presentations to spice up any cocktail hour. Whether you are living a healthy Somersize lifestyle or are simply a lover of great food, Suzanne takes you step by step through easy instructions to help you succeed every time with winning recipes such as:

• Mini Burgers with Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onions

• Curried Lamb Skewers with Mint-Cilantro Chili Paste

• Wild Mushroom Risotto in Mushroom Caps

• Grilled Scallops Wrapped in Prosciutto with Basil-Parsley Pistou

• Lobster Bisque Cappuccino

• Saffron Mussels with Red Pepper Rouille

Filled with gorgeous photos, Somersize Appetizers includes stunning recipes sure to make your next party, family get-together, or evening at home totally unforgettable. ... Read more

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Appetizing Appetizers
This is a wonderful book that is filled with scrumption recepies that will keep you tummy trim and belly full. I highly recommend this book for someone who loves food and is also watching their waistline. If you like this book, don't forget to try her original book Sommerizing! This book is a wonderful addition to her collection. ... Read more

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This book has many recipes for different types of appetizers. ... Read more

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A gifted chef, restaurateur, and writer working at a time when Americans were beginning to take a new interest in their culinary heritage, Bill Neal (1950-1991) helped raise Southern food to national prominence.

Having rescued spattered and faded recipe cards from the Chapel Hill restaurant they founded together, Bill's former wife and business partner, Moreton Neal, has compiled a book that embodies the diversity and range of his cooking and illustrate the aesthetic that he applied to making meals. Remembering Bill Neal features more than 150 recipes--most of them never published before--from all stages of Bill's career: classic French dishes from La Residence, Southern traditional cooking from Crook's Corner, and fast and easy recipes from home. Moreton's introductory passages and headnotes introduce Bill to readers and put his recipes in the context of his career and his legacy as a chef.

Part cookbook, part memoir, this volume both instructs and entertains, showing the lasting importance of Bill Neal's influence in the American regional cooking movement as well as being a muse and a mentor to a generation of Southern home and professional cooks. ... Read more

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Don't overlook this title
Bill Neal was and is the consensus visionary leader of the Southern cooking renaissance. This book by his ex-wife and business partner provides a unique vantage point to his development as a chef and food writer. The recipes contained therein are a motherlode of food ideas and formulas. Buy this one and celebrate food and the best of the American family that carries on even when divorce splinters its legal union. This is great food and family values all in one place. Precious reading. ... Read more

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introduction 500 different favorite snacks recipe and easy to cook include appetizer,breads.cookies,fryer, and salad.My favorites were appetizer cheese ball,Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper.Place in slow-cooking pot; pour water over them.Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until tender. Drain.Arrange ribs on broiler pan; sprinkle with garlic salt.Make sauce by combining salad dressing and pineapple juice.Brush ribs with half the sauce.Broil until brown; turn, brush other side and brown. ... Read more

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Publication date is an estimate, as none was given. Within these pages ae 32 recipe cards (in full color so you can see exactly what the finished dish you serve will look like) for appetizers that will quickly become family favorites at your table. Almost all of them call for basic ingredients you already have on hand. All of them have easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions pre-tested for you in our own Reiman Publications kitchen. ... Read more

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Presents recipes for hot and cold appetizers from Asian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Russian, and Latin American cuisines. ... Read more

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Every recipe is FANTASTIC
I cook regularly. This is one of my all time fav cookbooks. I have made nearly every item in this book and all taste wonderful. EASY and impressive when serving friends.Yes it was published a long time ago.that has given me enough time to make most of the items, silly!Truly,a gem! ... Read more

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Fusion Cooking is taking the locally available ingredients & adjust it to their ethnic taste, it's a culinary method that integrates various regional cooking styles in order to create innovative new tastes, it's the art of mixing ingredients and preparation styles from different countries and cultures into a unique dish of flavour, and it's when you combine particular ethnic cuisines and fuse them into one. Fusion Cooking is about experimentation. Pushing the boundaries of cooking styles by combining ethnic ingredients and techniques. It’s about having fun with your food and the enjoyment you get from the taste of your food. Fusion Cooking is a wonderful way to express yourself and enjoy delicious healthy meals! ... Read more

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PLANNING A PARTY? DAZZLE THEM WITH YOUR SELECTION OF EYE CATCHING, TASTE BUD STUNNING, APPETIZERS.... THESE FUN, EASY TO MAKE SNACKS WILL HAVE YOUR GUESTS BEGGING YOU FOR THE RECEPIES...FROM CLASSICS LIKE POTATOE SKINS, SPINACH DIPS, AND HOT WINGS--- TO MORE CONTEMPORARY LIKE CURRY YOGURT DIPS, APPLE/BRIE FONDUE, AND AND BELL PEPPER PANCAKES,THESE TIME SAVING, MONEY SAVING DELIGHTS ARE SURE TO SATISFY EVERYONE ON YOUR GUEST LIST.... ... Read more

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Plan your next party right here!
Presented here are classic ways to impress your guests at the next cocktail party!Recipes are simple to follow, tasty, and a great deal of fun.Certainly there are some recipes that perhaps won't appeal much to hosts today...I find beef tongue and the many ways suggested by Beard to serve it not very appealing.But maybe that's just a matter of taste!The canapes are great!The suggested spreads are great for variety sake.From an historical perspective it is interesting to read what was popular and this book certainly gives us insight into things popular in the 1940s.An especially interesting note here with respect to changes in time, in Beard's discussion of the Key to the Cocktail Party, Chapter 1, he suggests that the host/hostess have "plenty of cigarettes, and not only your brand."I find this comment quite revealing and interesting.

This is a great book for all those interested in creating a fun, entertaining and tasty cocktail party.

The book that started it all
James Beard's first cookbook. A classic that even today offers endless ideas for finger foods.Even after 50 years, this book is still in print and still a valuable reference for the home cook and the professional chef. ... Read more

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With The Ultimate Appetizer Book, you'll find the perfect morsels and drinks in one incredible compendium!

No matter what your party style is-casual, dressy, or just plain fun-nothing says "party" like tasty appetizers! The third book in the Ultimate series, following The Ultimate Cookie Book and The Ultimate Slow Cooker Book, this unique recipe collection features more than 450 recipes for everything from super quick dips and snack mixes to elegant pastries and bite-size sweets-all guaranteed to entice any crowd. More than just a collection of recipes, this book is packed with hundreds of inspiring full-color photos and provides all the tools you need to throw a fabulous bash, including helpful hints in on creative presentation ideas, themed party menus using the recipes in the book, lists of versatile ingredients to keep in the pantry, and make-ahead directions to make planning a breeze.

• More than 450 party foods and drinks range from classics and basics, to fun, creative delights
• Recipes include prep times and make-ahead directions to help with planning, inventive ideas on flavor variations, and nutritional analysis
• With over 300 full-color photographs throughout and a bold, colorful design, this is the ultimate appetizer recipe collection, as beautiful as it is practical, and in an affordable, value package

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The 150 APPETIZER Collection RECIPES eBOOK Cookbook for the Kindle is the ultimate source of recipes for a world of appetizers. Order your copy now and you can surprise and delight your family and guests with your culinary experience almost immediately! As the enticing beginning to any meal or as snacks for the big game, appetizers are the chance for a cook to show off his or her imagination and creativity. With a selection of 150 taste-tempting recipes, suitable for any occasion or skill level, from the familiar to the more exotic, The Appetizer Collection opens up endless possibilities and brings together a great range of dinner starters that will help you lead off any dining experience in style. This eBook offers 150 authentic, savory recipes for appetizers like the ones below:
• Appetizer Egg Rolls
• Appetizer Ribs
• Baby Porcupine Appetizers
• Bacon Rollups
• Cheese Hooies
• Chimichangas De Papas
• Eggplant Caviar
• Escargots Bourguignonne
• Jicama En Escabeche
• Mushrooms Trifalati
• Chicken Spiedies
• Pickled Mushrooms
• Sicilian Eggplant Appetizer
• Stuffed Mushrooms With Crabmeat
• Zucchini Top Hats
• AND OVER 100 MORE!
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