Fast Appetizers (Fast Books) [Paperback]

Hugh Carpenter (Author), Teri Sandison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2004 | Series: Fast Books

Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison, authors of the immensely popular HOT series, put their taste for international flavors and visual flair on the fast track to quick, easy-to-prepare appetizers with dazzling results. Each of the 100 recipes in FAST APPETIZERS, from spring rolls to pizza to caviar, can be made in a flash, most in under 15 minutes. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party or an intimate dinner, Carpenter and Sandison deliver maximum flavor in minimum time.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

From the prolific authors of The Great Ribs Book and numerous other titles, here are recipes for 100 easy appetizers, and ideas for even more. Many of them can be made in minutes and most can be prepared completely in advance. Martha Stewart's much more ambitious Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook (LJ 3/15/99) is the definitive book on this subject, but anyone who entertains will appreciate Carpenter and Sandison's quick and sophisticated recipes. For most collections.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

The book's dazzling photographs of finished creations as well as its clear, simple instructions should make entertaining a breeze. -- Central Coast Adventures Winter 2000

Well over 100 fresh recipes for appetizers neatly packaged in a slim 10 x 10 cookbook is a pleasant thing indeed. Sally D. Ketchum -- ForeWord August 1999

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 1 edition (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580080499
• ISBN-13: 978-1580080491
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.3 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #710,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book will make you an hors d' oeuvres specialist, September 1, 1999

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This review is from: Fast Appetizers (Fast Books) (Paperback)

I have a number of Hugh Carpenter cook books and find all of them to be excellent. Some of the recipies in Fast Appetizers appear in his other books. The beauty of this book is the multiple choices and in many cases the simplicity of making different appetizers which will have your guests asking for the recipe. If you are looking for rave reviews on your appetizers, this is the book for you.

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Appetizers, May 21, 2000

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Diane L. Kammerer (The abundant Central Valley of California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fast Appetizers (Fast Books) (Paperback)

Unlike the other reviews I've read, I do not have any other books by Carpenter and Sandison. This is going to change! I have been enchanting my dinner guests with each recipe that I have prepared out of this book. The food is not only good, it is simple to prepare, and beautiful to look at (a must for appetizers). With this book I feel confident that I can get my dinner parties off to a memorable start. I'm buying copies for friends and family and recommending it to everyone.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lovely pictures, but not practical for this family, May 26, 2005

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Darcie B (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fast Appetizers (Fast Books) (Paperback)

I am disagreeing with most reviews, if you do not like goat cheese, don't buy this. If you have no access to buying wild mushrooms, don't buy this. If you don't like tuna, salmon or lamb, don't buy this. I was looking for a more practical appetizer book with common things I buy each week at the grocery, many recipes with goat cheese, caviar, salmon, tuna, and lamb just don't fit my lifestyle or my budget. If you like eggplant, oysters, lamb and swordfish recipes then go for it!