500 Appetizers: The Only Appetizer Cookbook You'll Ever Need (Hardcover)

by Susannah Blake (Author)

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Product Description
500 Appetizers is crammed with 500 mouthwatering recipes, accompanied by full-color phtography and clear and easy-to-use directions. Filled with tips on how to select the right ingredients and then how to make and present the dishes for absolutely perfect results; this truly is the only appetizer compendium you'll ever need. An introductory section covers all preparation and cooking essentials: techniques, equipment, ingredients, conversions and troubleshooting Appetizers for every occasion - from elegant canpés to pair with cocktails and wine, to fun pizza bits for kids' parties; sophisticated starters to serve before dinner; and healthy, low-fat and low sugar snacks. Packed with fresh ideas for serving and preparing crudités, crostinis, skewers, and sweets.

About the Author
Susannah Blake is a food writer and editor based in London. She works freelance and writes for various book publishers and magazines.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Sellers Publishing (February 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156906976X
• ISBN-13: 978-1569069769
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #141,006 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of great recipe ideas., March 15, 2007

By	Cheri Sicard (Big Bear Lake CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I loved this book, it's full of a wide variety of appetizer recipes to meet nearly every occasion. Most recipes have photos, and each comes with several variations to further customize them. I didn't find the recipes difficult or fussy, so I'm not sure what the other reviewer was referring to. Most are simple to prepare, look elegant, and taste terrific -- sure to impress guests at any gathering.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Photos, Many Ideas, December 29, 2007

By	D. Ashley (Northern California, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The beautiful photographs in this book will stir your appetite and imagination.

Some of the recipes use only one or two ingredients and quite simple, some have more ingredients and are more involved. None of the recipes seem overly complex - and most seem to be forgiving in terms of cooking time.

The primary recipe and related variations format helps keep the size of the book small (about 280 pages). Most of the ingredients are easy to find. The index is complete and useful.

A fun and useful little book.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Each recipe is gourmet quality, kitchen-cook friendly, and mouth-wateringly delicious. , July 7, 2007

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Compiled and organized by London-based food writer and editor Susannah Blake, "500 Recipes: The Only Appetizer Compendium You'll Ever Need" truly lives up to its title with a culinary wealth of easy-to-prepare recipes for delicious, palate-pleasing, appetite teasing, offerings that would grace any formal or informal dining occasion. Profusely illustrated with more than 200 photographs, this compact, 288-page cookbook features tips on how to select the right ingredients and how to make each individual appetizer look perfect in its presentation. There is a comprehensive introductory section on preparation and cooking essentials, techniques, equipment, ingredients, conversions, and troubleshooting. Variations for each recipes are also provided. From Mozzarella and Basil Quesadilla Wedges; Garlic Mushrooms; Chili Cheese Straws; and Spiced Carrot Salad; to Caramelized Onion and Anchovy Squares; Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce; Roasted Bell Pepper Salad with Mint and Pumpkin Seeds; and Sticky Glazed Pork Ribs, each recipe is gourmet quality, kitchen-cook friendly, and mouth-wateringly delicious. Of special note are the appetizers that are healthy, low-fat and low-sugar snacks ideal for evening soirees. "500 Appetizers" is a welcome addition to any family cookbook collection, but especially recommended for anyone who does a great deal of entertaining in their home.