Fast Appetizers (Fast Books) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Teri Sandison (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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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.
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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: 9.9 x 9.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #266,285 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

35 of 35 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

By	[e-mail] (Huntington Beach, California) - See all my reviews

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.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WHY DIDN'T I BUY THIS BEFORE, IT'S A MUST HAVE, December 14, 2000

By	Tammy (California) - See all my reviews

I rarely entertain guests, but thanks to this book, now I can do it in style. My boyfriend invited several of his co-workers over for a coctail party and I dazzled them with my wonderful, good tasting finger foods, hot and cold appetizers and pastas. They were all easy to make and fast, they looked so pretty and didn't last at all. This book has well over 100 different easy to make recipes, some of the wives are calling me and asking for my recipes...