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

Meredith Deeds (Author), Carla Snyder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 24, 2006

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 over-fried chicken lollipops to enough beef loin with horseradish aioli and ham and gruyre strudel to serve a large crowd, this will easily become everyone's essential cookbook when planning a partybig 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (August 24, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811849430
• ISBN-13: 978-0811849432
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #55 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Meals > Appetizers

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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Man's Point of View, this book is great!!!, October 31, 2006

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Brent (Lake Tahoe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion (Paperback)

I've never written are view for any website, but I felt I needed to compliment the authors of this book. First of all, I am a regular guy, who likes to entertain a lot along with my wife. I always grilled dinner, sampled some wine or beer, and avoided making appetizers. But we heard about this book from a friend and decided to give it a try.

Some of the recipes are easy to prepare, some a bit more sophisticated, but so far the results have all been a big hit.

Best of all, the recipes were easy enough to follow even for morons like myself and our gang!

Congrats to the authors, and if anybody likes to entertain a lot this book is invaluable!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars James Beard Award Nominee! Wow!!!!, April 7, 2007

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Barbara (Aurora, Oh) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion (Paperback)

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!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent food!!!, December 8, 2006

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J. Hartman (new jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion (Paperback)

This is the most excellent cook book I have ever owned. I used many recipes for my christmas party this year, and they were all a hit. I have never been motivated to write a review before. The spinach and feta phyllo's were fabulous. The biggest hit for my party was the pita chips with the roasted red pepper dip. The book has been circulating amoung my friends since the party. Really worth the money.