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The Essential Appetizers Cookbook (Essential Cookbooks)

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I found this book to be an absolute lifesaver when it comes to preparing appetizers for my guests. Whether you ar hosting a small get together or a large dinner party, the selection will satisfy every palette. I was also able to actually create cuisine themes, such as 'Sushi', 'Tex-Mex',and 'Party Time', using the appetizer selection as the starting point. The pictures and step-by-step instructions make each appetizer a delight to create. For anyone interested in both the pleasure of preparing food, and bragging rights, this book will become instrumental when entertaining.

This book is full of beautiful pictures that will stimulate your appetite, but don't hate it because it is beautiful. There's a lot of substance in here in addition to its tremendous visual appeal. The book is about presentation as much as it is about techniques and ingredients, and as such it lends itself to strong visuals. It will stimulate your imagination as well, for there are myriad ideas included here that you can adapt and use as you see fit. I buy way too many cookbooks, but if I were to get rid of most of them, this among the few I would keep, and the Appetizer book is one of the best in the "The Essential..." series. Check them out- there are several out there, and I think they are great cookbooks over-all. When you consider the price, however, they are fabulous. I originally bought this as a gift for someone else, but decided that I just couldn't part with it. Since then I've purchased two more from the same series (see my other reviews). Bon Apetite!

The Essential Appetizers Cookbook is not only beautifully photographed, one of the things I love best in an great cookbook, but I found the recipes, directions,and ingredients easy to read, follow, and find, in that order. I used several of the recipes for a formal tea, and they proved to be a triumphant success. I highly recommend this book to those who love to entertain guests, and are looking for unique recipes which are fresh, eye appealing, and enormously scrumptious bites that will delight the taste buds of connoisseurs of the epicurean world, as well as friends and family alike. This book offers a wide variety of recipes, however; if you fail to find a recipe here, you can certainly use the book as a springboard to launch your culinary imagination in search of the "perfect appetizers." In other words, great book!

I think this book provides a very clear instructions, and overall, I recommend it for someone who loves entertaining.

I have dozens of cookbooks and if I could only keep one, this would be it. Here's what I like about it: color pictures for nearly every dish .. wide variety, including themes and many ethnic dishes ... ranges from quick/easy to things requiring more skill ... creative ... not the dishes you find at any party ... my guests have raved about everything I've ever served from this book ... detailed instructions. BRAVO!!!! Publish a second volume!!!!!

This book contains a great selection of appetizers. I like how they are all rated on how easy or difficult they are to make. I can't wait to start trying out these recipes

I love cookbooks. I saw this one at my friend's house. I had to have it! This cookbook has so many choices for Appetizers. Many ingredients that you need to prepare recipes are in your kitchen. Most recipes are easy. I really enjoy it. It is a nice conversation opener If you like Appetizers, the purchase of this cookbook will be worth it.

One of the best appetizer books I've ever found.
Solid flavors from around the globe with helpful information about spices and regional cooking. I've turned some of these appetizers into en-tree's. If you're having a regional flavor themed get together this book is truly essential. Mixing and matching the recipes will also produce very happy and satisfied guests. Recipes range from very easy to difficult (aka time consuming and a bit tricky) for the average cook.

This appetizer book is wonderful. Great pictures, excellent selection, conveniently organized!

This is absoultely one cookbook that everyone should own. We own the entire series and there is no other cookbook like it. There are beautiful pictures for every recipe and the recipes are very unique, interesting, and delicious. Several recipes will suggest ingredients that may be difficult or expensive to find but the recipes can also be simplified. My husband loves to cook and looooves this entire series of cookbooks. This cookbook will help any chef tap into their creativity and explore their passion for cooking and take it to a new level.