First Impressions: 175 Memorable Appetizers and First Courses [Hardcover]

Betty Rosbottom (Author)

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Rosbottom, who runs a cooking school (La Belle Pomme) in Columbus, Ohio, offers a wide-ranging collection of appetizers for all types of entertaining, from informal to elegant. Many recipes can be prepared completely or partially ahead, making them especially attractive to the busy host; and Rosbottom includes suggestions for presentation for each dish. With dozens of recipes for an often-overlooked part of the meal, this is recommended for most collections.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co; 1st edition (May 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688101429
• ISBN-13: 978-0688101428
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,348,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent and easy to follow recipes, February 11, 1998

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This review is from: First Impressions: 175 Memorable Appetizers and First Courses (Hardcover)

I borrowed this book from our library for a dinner party and after trying some of the receipes decided I couldn't live without the book - much to my dismay I found the book was out of print. This is the best appetizer cookbook I have ever used and everyone was quite impressed with all the recipes, which I found easy and simple to follow. Where can I find this book?????

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, September 15, 2006

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This review is from: First Impressions: 175 Memorable Appetizers and First Courses (Hardcover)

I've been collecting cookbooks for years. I have a special bookcase in my kitchen where I keep the "these always work!" cookbooks, and this is one of them!! I was already a huge fan of the author's syndicated newspaper column, and wondered how she would fare with a cookbook. I turn to this book again and again for easily prepared and delicious appetizers. Her comments about each recipe are endearing! I can only hope that she keeps writing!