Presents more than 330 recipes for hors d'oeuvres, finger foods, and snacks, including cognac cream shrimp, quick lamb spead with feta and garlic, and toasted grilled pita with parmesan.

Shows each step for making dips, finger foods, and seafood, pork, chicken, beef, cheese, and egg appetizers

Master the art of the starter—from popcorn to pot stickers. “[A] great resource for frequent entertainers.” —Visit Napa Valley Ultimate Appetizer Ideabook is a cook’s gold mine. Chock-a-block with updated classics, modern-day favorites, and totally unique recipes for hosts of all skill levels, every single preparation is photographed so party planners can envision their array of treats. The 225 recipes cover everything from dips, spreads, and one-bite nibbles to heartier fare requiring a fork or a spoon as well as a section of little sweets perfect for an all-dessert soiree. Whether hosts want to add snazzy new offerings to their repertoire, establish a set of quick recipes for impromptu gatherings, or just learn to make basic appetizers, this chunky, distinctively packaged little volume makes an exceptional pair with our bestselling Ultimate Bar Book.

With more than 200 recipes, successfully cook snacks, starters, small plates, stylish bites, and sips for any occasion. Hors d’oeuvres made modern: Today’s style of entertaining calls for fuss-free party foods that are easy to make and just as delicious as ever. With more than 200 recipes for tasty pre-dinner bites, substantial small plates, special-occasion finger foods, and quick snacks to enjoy with drinks, Martha Stewart’s Appetizers is the new go-to guide for any type of get-together.

Start any party or dinner off right with a selection from this wide array of delectable appetizer recipes by the authors of Burritos! An appetizer by any other name be it hor d’oeuvres, canape, tidbit, or morsel, is still the yummiest way to tease your taste buds prior to the main course event. However, with 200 Appetizers, and an offering of recipes such as Shrimp Topped Avocado Mousse, Apricot Pistachio Phyllo Purses, Savory Rugalach, Mad Greek Dip, or Mongolian Meatballs, you may want to skip dinner and let the finger food fill you up.

Hosting a party is overwhelming enough; let the experts at Cook's Illustrated reduce some of the strain with this perfectly curated selection of "only the best": the 75 best appetizer recipes ever to come out of the test kitchen. An innovative organization makes it simple to put together a well-balanced spread that hits all the high points, from something dippable to snacks to munch by the handful to elegant two-bite treats. Chapters mix cocktail party classics and modern finger foods and satisfy a variety of menus, abilities, and styles. Invite Cook's Illustrated to your next soiree to guarantee the all-time best party for you and your guests.

Provides more than one hundred recipes for appetizers that can be prepared in fifteen minutes or less, and includes cooking tips and shortcuts

"Interior designers and architects are creating unforgettable spaces and setting stunning new standards for restaurants, bars, and cafes. People love to go out and indulge their senses by trying new restaurants. Pastel colors, hyper-realistic murals, indoor jungles, curved and luxurious couches, golden accents, and soft light. Designers, architects, and restaurateurs transform a night out at a restaurant into a unique and memorable experience. An array of interiors creatively correspond with each particular menu's offerings; Appetizer visits fashionable bars, tasteful eateries, cozy cafes, mobile food trucks and everything in between. Exquisite room concepts are realized with unusual ideas and materials, and experts showcase how to create dream rooms in dining realms. Within Appetizer awaits a range of inspiration for all who wish to satisfy their visual hunger."--

For totally tempting pre-dinner snacks and cocktail party treats, check out these 50 recipes from the folks at Stonewall Kitchen. Small bites like Asian-Spiced Nuts whet the appetite before dinner, while a variety of more substantial small platessuch as Lamb Chop "Lollipops" with Spice Rubare filling enough to serve as an actual meal. In addition to these mouthwatering dishes, the authors provide some of their favorite cocktail recipes, ideas for appetizer party menus, tips for how much to serve, and innovative presentation ideas for family dinners and special gatherings.

Appetizers gives more than just a little taste--it offers 150 of the best appetizer recipes from the original Lifestyles series, each illustrated with stunning four-color photography. Devoted to the way people who love good food cook, dine, and entertain today, the titles in this popular series were written by leading chefs and authors worldwide. Appetizers features classically inspired yet contemporary recipes drawn from an international palette of culinary traditions. Features: 150 kitchen-tested appetizer recipes with four-color photography Expert tips on preparation, cooking, serving, and storing Includes an illustrated glossary of key ingredients, cooking procedures, and equipment