Chips and Dips [Hardcover]

Claudia McQuillan (Author), Pete McArthur (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1997

What summer barbecue or holiday party would be complete without a flavorful array of chips and dips? From good old-fashioned potato and tortilla chips to zesty garlic bagel chips and spicy Caribbean plantain chips, dunked in salsa or swirled in a creamy dip, they're the snack of choice -- and great appetizers, too! Chips and Dips offers a fabulous variety of dip and chip recipes for every taste and style, from extra-rich and savory to astonishingly low-fat. Inspired by a range of ethnic traditions, the recipes include old and new favorites for bean, vegetable, cheese, and seafood dips as well as peerless complementary chips. Served hot or cold, these irresistible snacks are essential for entertaining, whatever the party season.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Just when it seems that Provencal cuisine is almost old-fashioned, Brennan makes it new again. Brennan's graceful knowledge, food combinations, flavor descriptions and clear recipe directions are outstanding. Los Angeles Times, July 1997

About the Author

Claudia McQuillan is a former chef who now owns Culinary Concepts and Development, a consulting firm in Los Angeles.

Pete McArthur has worked with clients such as AT&T, IBM, Est e Lauder, Microsoft, and Kodak. He is a faculty memberat the Art Center in Pasadena, California, and lives in Palos Verdes.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 108 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1St Edition edition (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811812715
• ISBN-13: 978-0811812719
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,719,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this little book, March 3, 2009

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This review is from: Chips and Dips (Hardcover)

I'm the type that likes unique and this book is it. I do make the chips, they taste great and I've gotten rave reviews on them every time I make them, they don't take that long and it makes things different and special. Pita chips are my fav. I love this book! There are dips that are: bean, cheese, seafood or veggie. Then there are chips that are: bagel, tortilla, pita or veggie. This book is a keeper if you have people over for casual gatherings, it's perfect.

4.0 out of 5 stars Knock Your Socks Off Dips!!, June 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Chips and Dips (Hardcover)

My mother let me borrow her copy of this little gem-of-a-book for a party I was having, and I must say, the results were fantastic. I think I could eat the Green Goddess Dip every day for the rest of my life. There are lots of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean style dips that I haven't tried but look very yummy. The "chips" part of the book is a little worhtless (I mean who actually makes their own corn chips, etc. these days?), but the dips are super! I could not imagine having another party without this little number, and so I am even buying my own copy. Enjoy!

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The book was just ok., February 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Chips and Dips (Hardcover)

The book didn't have as many good idea's as I expected. The pita,eggplant and chips were interesting, but otherwise there were only a few of the idea's I would actually use.