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Everyone is always looking for new and interesting recipes for appetizers, and in this book you'll find hundreds of dips, nuts, nibbles, salsas, spreads, soups, dumplings, tarts, wraps, and so much more! From ultra-simple hors d'oeuvres like rosemary olives and marinated cubes of feta cheese to hearty sweet and spicy lamb meatballs and finger-friendly oven-fried chicken lollipops to enough beef loin with horseradish aioli and ham and gruyère strudel to serve a large crowd, this will easily become everyone's essential cookbook when planning a party—big or small. The authors give plenty of menu suggestions making it easy to match the food with the event, whether it's a small spring fling, outdoor picnic, or Super Bowl party. A handy Find It Fast index organizes recipes in helpful categories like low-fat, vegetarian, or super-fast-to-prepare. Thirst-quenching drink recipes round out this ultimate guide to perfect party food. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (18)

The Big Book of Appetizers
I make monthly treats for our dance group. This is quite a handy book for finding tasty,quick,easy to make small snacks. There is great variety to choose from.

Not worth it
This book is boring. It has no pictures at all and seems to be more about full meals instead of just appetizers. I will probably never use this book - maybe I can re-gift it and look innocent.I should of paid attention to the reviews on this one.

Where Are The Photos?
A cookbook without photos is disappointing!Without visuals the reader has no idea how the finished product will look...thus a serious lack of stimulation..and interest.. sad because it might have some good recipes but I doubt that I will use the book very often.

Good Recipes - No Pictures
There are plenty of good recipes in a well organized format in this cookbook. The recipes are relatively simple and include "make ahead" suggestions to assist in party planning. I tried a couple of them recently for a big party and the ones I made were excellent. The major drawback for me is that there isn't a single photograph.

Wonderful Appetizers!
I am an avid party giver and always appreciate a good cookbook for those miniature 'meals' I like to serve. This book whacks a punch and has some wonderful recipes that are both delicious and easy to prepare. Great addition to anyones collection. ... Read more

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Passionate chef, caterer, cooking instructor, and consultant Marguerite Henderson presents an exciting new book on a revolutionary new way to eat and entertain: small!Small Plates collects tried-and-true recipes and inventive new selections for bite-size dishes, tapas, appetizers, and hors d'oeuvres for every occasion.

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Solid concept, not so sure on execution.
Marguerite Marceau Henderson, Small Plates: Appetizers As Meals (Gibbs Smith, 2006)

An intriguing idea for a cookbook, this; appetizer-style recipes quirked into meal form. I'm not sure it's entirely successful, concept-wise; too many of these seem more like scaled-down entrees than scaled-up appetizers, which makes me wonder how it differs from your basic cookbook. But the recipes themselves are solid, so I can't be all that hard on it. Pick it up from the library and give it a look before deciding you want it in your permanent collection. *** ½

Beautiful, unusual, but big plates
I was surprised at the large quantities proposed in these recipes, but many are delicious and worth repeating even if I do have to reduce the recipe.The book is divided into the customary sections with an intro that defines 'small plates' as 'unpretentious bites of robust and intense flavors, more substantial than a cocktail snack, not as hearty as an entree.They are ideal for diners who are curious about flavor, adventurous about taste and who want to vary their dining experience. . .'This was partly what I expected, but I also expected small quantities and these recipes are from 4-6 healthy servings up to 15, with sauce recipes making from 1-3 cups in most cases.But wait--I am not serving an army--I'm usually serving one or two.I can see the value of the larger quantities for people who intend to use them for entertaining, but otherwise excessive and more complicated than necessary (having to reduce the recipe).

My theory is that small quantities of really delicious food is as good for the waistline as it is for the palette and I hoped this book would help me with that.In the flavor department, I am delighted with many of these recipes.One salad, for example, was a combination I'd have never thought to try until I had it in a gourmet restaurant and was shocked by how incredible it was--watermelon, cantaloupe and cucumber with a light vinegar and oil type dressing.I couldn't get over it and was eager to repeat it at home, so when I found this combination as a recipe in the book (different dressing but close enough) I was enthusiastic about trying others.

So far I haven't been disappointed with any of the recipes.The 'Holiday Spiced Game Hens' includes cranberry or pomegranate juice, honey, coriander, cinnamon, allspice and garlic and produces a heavenly warmth that combines elements of international cuisine with more traditional flavors for something really special. I look forward to making the Grilled Salmon with Mushroom Pinot Noir Sauce and the Fireworks Vegetable and Seafood Salad (includes toasted sesame oil and soy sauce with crabmeat and scallops). I ended up turning down so many pages with recipes I want to try, I sort of defeated the purpose :).

The pictures are really beautiful and offer ideas for presentation.Happily for me, there are not many recipes that include red meat, which I'm allergic to, so I am getting more value from this book than many that are heavy on meat dishes.Even most of these could be made with poultry like the Beef Tenderloin Kebobs with Roquefort-Rosemary Sauce.The seafood recipes are to-die-for good like the Sesame-Coated Tuna with Wasabi Mayonnaise.

Although there are some more exotic ingredients used in these recipes, most can be found in a well-stocked kitchen or are readily available.

Bottom line: I am very pleased with the fare in this cookbook, but disappointed that I'll have to calculate recipes to get smaller quantities since I expected `small plates' to mean small quantities, hence my purchase.This is not meant as a speed cookbook, but I didn't find the prep daunting in any recipes I've made so far.I do wish there was storage info included should I want to make the larger quantity and freeze some for later use.I recommend this cookbook for those who want something a little unusual for themselves (and are willing to get out the calculator to adjust the recipes), but especially for those who regularly entertain a crowd of sophisticated diners.

Kindle edition problems
Some pages look like they were produced on a poor copier and reduced in size (they are unreadable) where the very next page has large clear type.

The sample is so short as to be useless. Why anyone thinks a cookbook sample which contains only thankyous to people I don't know and not one example of how the recipes are actually presented is useful for making a determination to buy is beyond me. While I place high value on the reviewers comments, after the irritating sample provided for the Kindle I am prejudiced against the book.

What I'm suggesting is that presentation of the sample is quite important and thinking that just presenting the parts of the book that have no value in judging the subject being evaluated by the customer is shortsighted.

Beautiful photos and yummy Brie
I bought this after seeing Marguerite on a cooking segment and fell in love with the Nutty Caramel Baked Brie. I take it to showers and it is always the hit of the party. I have yet to try other recipe's but I have enjoyed looking at the beautiful photos of the 'plates'. Marguerite's way of describing appetizers as "intense and robust flavors" is brilliant!

A Great Book To Own
When a cookbook gives me at least one really great recipe, it is worth the money. This book provides page after page of scrumptious fare! It is for those with adventuresome tastebuds and willing to invest a little time preparing a tasty meal. Do not buy this book if you are looking for appetizer recipes in the typical sense. The recipes in this collection feature flavors from around the world. They run the gamut from bread based tasties to flavorful soups, unique salads, vegetables, pasta, meats and seafoods with a nice assortment of sauces and salsa. Each dish typically provides about 4 - 6 small servings. Make several for a little party, or prepare one just for yourself with leftovers. Enjoy! ... Read more

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A fresh and original way to put the classic advice of Joy of Cooking to work -- illustrated and designed in a beautiful and easy-to-use new book.

* All of the best foods for entertaining such as Brie Baked in Pastry, Food Processor Cheese Straws, Tandoori Chicken Fingers, and Seven-Layer Dip along with an all-new, never-published cocktail and pastry drinks section that features classics such as the Martini and the Sidecar

* Recipes include party favorites for virtually any celebration, from a business cocktail party to a casual open house

* Includes clear, practical advice that makes entertaining a simple, pleasurable affair for hosts and guests alike ... Read more

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great recipes and pics
i love this book, everything is written well and the recipes are delicious and easy to follow.the ONLY thing i would say is that it doesn't have a ton of recipes.i may use it for one or two, but i always go back to martha for her huge selection of every kind of hors d'oeuvre in the universe.her book is amazing.but, this is great to have and i use it often. ... Read more

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Both Traditional & Americanized version of 100 Popular Chinese Recipes.

This Book has been updated with an Active Table of Contents

From Soups & Appetizers to Meats & Vegetables.
With Tofu Recipes, Meat & Poultry Recipes, as well as Fortune Cookies & Deserts this is the cookbook for those wishing to Master the Taste of the Orient. ... Read more

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Active Table of Contents
This Book has been Updated With an Active Table of Contents. A Link to Every Recipe.

Not functioning correctly
The links in the table of contents are not functioning. Unless this feature works, there is no way to scroll through the recipes.

good book!
it is an amazing deal only $0.99 it has over 100 recipes and they are well writin and easy to follow an A++ ... Read more

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Chicken is one of America's favorite foods and many different dishes can be created with Chicken! With this collection of Chicken Recipes your sure to find something everyone in your family will like!

You'll find recipes in here for Casseroles, Enchiladas, Appetizers, Pot Pies, and more! I've put together a small sample of just some of the recipes you'll find in this ebook.

ORIENTAL CHICKEN TENDERS CURRIED PEANUT CHICKEN
CHICKEN PECAN QUICHE
APRICOT CHICKEN WINGS
CHICKEN FRY ICED TEA
HIDDEN VALLEY CHICKEN DRUMMIES
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WINGS
BUFFALO-STYLE CHICKEN WINGS
CRISPY CASHEW CHICKEN
CURRIED CHICKEN BALLS
LIGHT CHICKEN SALAD
CHICKEN AND ALMOND SALAD
CHICKEN SALAD
CHICKEN SALAD SUPREME
CHICKEN SOUP WITH TINY MEATBALLS
CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP
MARINADE FOR CHICKEN
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD DRESSING
CHICKEN CASSEROLE
CHICKEN POT PIE
CHICKEN TIKKA
HONEY SPICED CAJUN CHICKEN
ITALIAN CHICKEN
NO - PEEK SKILLET CHICKEN
SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
SICILIAN CHICKEN
ROAST CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS
WALDORF CHICKEN
CHICKEN YUM YUM!
CHICKEN IN ORANGE SAUCE
POTTED CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS AND MUSHROOMS
CORDON BLEU
CHICKEN KABOBS
RUSSIAN CHICKEN
CHICKEN WALNUT
SCALLOPED CHICKEN
APRICOT CHICKEN
CHICKEN A LA WORCESTERSHIRE WINE SAUCE
CHICKEN ALMOND CASSEROLE
CHICKEN BREASTS IN SOUR CREAM
CHICKEN IN SOUR CREAM GRAVY
CHICKEN BREASTS IN SOUR CREAM WITH MUSHROOMS
CHICKEN BREAST WITH HONEY - WINE SAUCE
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Chicken is a favorite for just about everybody and it's low in fat! So grab your copy today of "300 Chicken Recipes" and you can be making mouthwatering meals for your family or friends tonight!
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Dinner parties will never be the same again! Kentaro Kobayashi's fifth volume of Easy Japanese Cooking invites everyone to taste the lighter side of dinner, appetizers!

Recipes Include:

1 Dish Appetizers: Pickles/ Salsa/ Nachos/ Salmon Dip/ Avacado Dip/ Bruschetta/ Spicy Cucumbers/ Turnips/ Octopus Marinade/ Squid Kimchi

Crispy: Fried Cheeze/ Cheesy Rice Crackers/ Deep Fried Mochi/ Bacon/ Deep Fried Noodles/ Potato Skins

Meat: Wasabi-Flavored Steak Slices/ Scallions on Karubi Steak/ Garlic and Diced Meat/ Salted Cow Tongue/ Chives and Meat Stir Fry/ Meat Strips with Egg Yolk/ Salted Fried Chicken/ Stew with Balls of Chicken/ Roast Pork/ Sesame, Onion, and Pork
Stir Fry/ Fried Pork with Salty Sauce

Toss It, Put It On: Sunny Lettuce Sesame Salad/ Shrimp and Avacado Mayo Salad/ Dried Fruits and Cream Cheese/ Parmesan Broccoli Salad/ White Radish Salad-3Ways/ Fried Tofu and Miso/ Cod Roe and Potato Kimchi/ Cod Roe and Potato Butter

Standard Appetizers: Fried Chicken/ Tomato Salad/ German Potatos/ Pork Kimchi/ Boiled and Salty Beans/ Grilled Mushrooms/ Deep-Fried Eggplant/ Grilled Rice Balls

Just Cabbage: Corned BeefCabbage/ Salted Cabbage/ Clam and Cabbage Garlic Stir Fry/ Chinese-style Pickled Cabbage/ Butter Cabbage/ Grilled Cabbage

Tofu: Tofu Steak/ Lightly-Pickled Tofu/ Tofu and Pepper/ Chinese-style Tofu/ Tofu Stir Fry/ Okra and Tofu/ Hot and Spicy Tofu/ Tofu Kimchi Soup

Spicy: Chicken Wings/ Garlic Potato Salad/ Chili Beef Bites/ Bean and Bacon Salad/ Hot and Spicy Shrimp/ Chicken and Onion Curry Marinade/ Sweet Potato Honey Mustard/ Chili-flavored Sausage/ Spicy Potatos

Fry Pan: Mini Shrimp and Vegetables Deep-Fried/ Clams with Oyster Sauce/ Potato and Bacon in Cheesy Cream Sauce/ Devil's Tongue and Soy Sauce. Fried Garlic/ Fish Paste and Peanuts Saute/ Garlic Grass Stir Fry/ Sea Urchin and Potato Saute/ Mushroom and Garlic Stir Fry/Napa Cabbage and Miso/ Mushroom and Egg

Rice: Flavored Rice/ Garlic Rice/ Fish Rice Porridge/ Grilled Rice/ Chicken and Rice Soup ... Read more

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I thought the book would have more in appetizer menus but...
It doesn't, it should have more extensive research before you buy this book. Go to Barnes and noble make sure this isn't the only book they give out because directions are simplified and ingredients are hard to come by where I live and technically it was mother's day gift for my mom yet she not at all interested in making the meals. All the purchasing was for nothing again.

Wholeheartedly recommended for personal, family, and community library cookbook collections
Drawing upon culinary traditions of Japanese cuisine which have been adapted for American kitchens, "Easy Japanese Cooking: Appetizer Rex" is the fifth title in an impressive series of cookbooks specifically designed with the novice family cook in mind. Focused specifically on appetizers that would embellish any and all dining occasions from elegant dining occasions of celebration to simple family meals, this handy 96-page paperback compendium showcases beautifully illustrated and presented recipes ranging from Cube Steak with Garlic; Fried Tofu with Miso; and Chicken Wings with Freshly Ground Pepper; to Fried Cheese Sticks; Wasabi Butter Beef; and Potato Skins. "Easy Japanese Cooking: Appetizer Rex" is wholeheartedly recommended for personal, family, and community library cookbook collections.
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ASIAN COOKING JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT WILDER!

Take the most tasty, exotic ingredients from East and West, mix in a batch of finger foods and appetizers, and watch as the flavors explode. Drawn from the kitchens of Vancouver's popular Raku restaurant, Asian Tapas and Wild Sushi dishes up some of the most innovative and delicious tidbits around. Dip in and find a cuisine that will intrigue, excite, and satisfy your taste buds.Amazon.com Review
Trevor Hooper of Raku Restaurant in Vancouver, B.C., shows howto add Japanese izakaya to the Spanish tapas, Mediterraneanmezze, and Chinese dim sum already in your repertoire of smalldishes from around the world. In Japan, izakaya are served atpub-type drinking halls. Hooper creates his own wildly eclecticversions, using a fusion of European and Asian techniques andingredients, along with spot prawns, salmon jerky, and other uniquelylocal items from the Pacific Northwest.

Recipes are grouped by thefour seasons and presented in sections titled "Looking East" and"Looking West." Orange-Spice Lamb Shanks, Asparagus with MustardButter, and herbed new potatoes steamed in butter and garlic found inthe "Looking West" sections require ingredients stocked at most localsupermarkets, but Asian ingredients are needed for many of theEastern-style dishes, from fresh Chinese vegetables to tamarind paste,mirin (Japanese sweet cooking wine), and other staples. The sushisection focuses on maki, rolled sushi. Many use cookedingredients in the filling, as in the Chicken Satay Sushi Roll.

Reach for this book when you want to give your taste buds a treat andapply your kitchen skills in new ways. --Dana Jacobi ... Read more

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Truly is a Nibbler's Delight
On the cover of this wonderful cookbook of recipes from Trevor Hooper's Raku Restaurant are the words "A Nibbler's Delight of Fusion Cooking". I'm an old fashioned cook so I don't know about fusion in cooking, I always thought that had something to do with Neutron bombs or unlimited energy for free, but I do know good cooking. And let me tell you, you will not be disappointed in anything this book has to offer.

I've done the Yucatan Salmon with Tomatillo Sauce on page 69 and I have to tell you, this is a dish that had my mama drooling, and she is the queen of Mexican cooking. Oh yeah, it's hard for her to admit that lil old Katie can match her when it comes to serving up a mouth watering dish, but I did it last night and you can impress your mama or mama-in-law or the best man in your life if you get this book and serve up some of the Nibbler's Delights found inside.

Great recipes - shame there's no pictures
Luckily as a one time professional cook my imagination can fill in the blanks. For others this could be a reason not to purchase this book. It has lots of exciting & different ideas. It would be great to see what the author & chef came up with from a presentation perspective to compliment these recipes. It's a wonderful book and I hope the lack of visuals won't deter the more adventurous out there..

Try it and you'll love it
I am very fond of appetizers or small portion of food before the meal. While I was in Spain, I had the opportunity to sample some tapas, that's why I wonder about this book on asian tapas. So I bought the book andsample some of the recipes. My comment on the recipes is excelent, nowonder some of their (Raku restaurant) customer keep coming even from theother part of the world. BTW, this book is the recipes of the Rakurestaurant in Vancouver. And even if the book mention Asian, some of therecipes originated in non asian countries like Berebere from Ethiopia orconfit of duck from France. ... Read more

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Presents Tuscan White Bean Dip, California Pizza, Chicken Satays, Stuffed Mushrooms, and other finger foods and first courses using up to five readily available ingredients and that can be prepared in ten minutes or less. 50,000 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo. ... Read more

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Nice little appetizer cookbook
I forget when I picked this cookbook up or whether it was given to me as a present. However this handy little book of150 recipes are solid and the recipes are easy to make . Might save your some time and breathe some fresh air into your appetizer collection.I found the recipe for grilled garlic pitas and it was helpful especially for how long to grill the pita strips (9.5/10) . The santa fe fondue was tasty (9.4/10) but the chicken nuggets were excellent (9.6/10). The greatg quacamole with balasmic vinegar was different (9.6/10) and the fried green tomatoes were very good with the cornmeal (9.6/10). I will have to tried to swordfish kebabs with mango lime sauce, grilled eggplant sandwiches potato and parmesan frittatas and more. ... Read more

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Over 25 delicious simple appetizer recipes ranging from Bacon Wrapped Scallops

to Tangy Chicken Nuggets. Each recipes comes with prep times, cooking times,

total times and complete nutrional information for each recipe. Your family

will love these recipes. ... Read more

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These revised and enlarged editions are available for the first time ever in mass-market editions, the Joy of Cooking Vol 1: Main Course Dishes and Joy of Cooking Vol 2: Appetizers, Desserts, and Baked Goods feature hundreds of new recipes and cooking tips as well as enduring favorites. For the beginning cook to the seasoned chef, Joy of Cooking shows how to present food correctly and charmingly, from the simplest to the most formal service. ... Read more

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just like new
I have this cook book, and bought this copy for my sister.It arrived quickly, and was in perfect condition. ... Read more

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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.

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Nothing that I would make.
I returned this book after taking a look through the recipes.There wasn't anything in here that I would actually make.The only recipe in the whole book that I might consider making was the one on the cover.William Sonoma tries too hard to be super fancy with everything they do.I wasn't looking for anything too simple (weenies rolled in crescent roll dough) but I wasn't looking for over the top recipes like this book has either.Almost none of the recipes in here sounded good to me.Too much eggplant caviar and hake type things for me to be happy with.

appetizers---and even better--appetizing photographs
I am a librarian and I read cookbooks for pleasure.Sure, I can see them at the library, but there are a few that I just have to own.This is one of them.This whole Williams=Sonoma series is wonderful.I love the illustrations.Sometimes it is like drooling without the calories.I recommend this!!!

Awesome!
I love the book. It has sooooooo many doable recipes that I've marked more than 3/4th of the book down to cook some time. I just need to find time now! ... Read more

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a wonderful start to a meal!!!!!
I have made several of the appetizers from this beautiful cookbook.Our guests were as enthusiastic about them as we are.Hope all who try this will also enjoy these!! New Flavors of Appetizers in the Wiliams-Sonoma series - written by Amy B. Sherman
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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 plates such as Lamb Chop "Lollipops" with Spice Rub are 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. ... Read more

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A cookbook turned party-planner
Served as a quick party guide, //Stonewall Kitchen Appetizers// is a cookbook turned party-planner. This fun, inspiring little book lends itself as an easy go-to for your next affair. The short book offers cocktail recipes, finger foods, small bowls (mostly soups), and small plates. Importantly, it offers party menus and tips like, "The more stations you offer, the more the party can flow from space to space as people move around the room tasting a bit of everything." (page 15)

Although you'll find many traditional recipes, you'll find them here with a new twist. Instead of packaged soup mix, you'll find Five-Onion Dip, a homemade blend of caramelized onion, garlic, and sour cream that stands in as the adult version of the childhood classic. Likewise, instead of a macaroni casserole, you'll find Mini Mac and Cheese, a gussied-up version baked in mini muffin tins so they can be hand-passed. How about an eloquent take on the ever-popular slider? Try the Lamb and Feta Sliders.

Not only will you find party-ready recipes; you'll also find expressive photographs to help you look like a pro when you mimic the artful display of these appetizers. Be prepared to take on the new title "Hostess with the Mostess."

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A collection of appetizers from the world's favorite city for food.

This gift cookbook is a compilation of favorite horsd'oeuvres from renowned New Orleans restaurants andchefs. Beautiful photographs accompanied by musingsrun concurrent with recipes from some of New Orleans'finest restaurants and most-skilled chefs. Classic recipessuch as Antoine's Crabmeat Imperial, Cochon'sWatermelon Rind Pickles, and Restaurant Cuvée'sShrimp Remoulade Napoleon accompany some newfavorites such as Dickie Brennan's Bourbon HouseOyster Shooters and Restaurant August's Honey IslandChanterelle Tart. ... Read more

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Another Homerun in the "New Orleans Classic" Series
I am hopelessly hooked on this series of "little" books by cookbook auther extrodinaire Kit Wohl. While small in stature, these books provide easy to follow methodology, mouth-watering photography (almost always by the multi-talented author) and creative presentations. Want to throw the perfect New Orleans celebration? Pick up these books, course by course, and select your menu. Often there will be substitutions suggested for hard to find local ingredients but rest assured, the end result will be darn close to the original. Not in the mood for cooking? Just reading the evocative prose will set your taste buds on edge and salivary glands a' flowin'....you'll find yourself rummaging through your pantry, at the ready for whipping up a quick taste of something Creole or Cajun.....A must have for all New Orleans-ofiles. (Is that a word?)

Kitchen cook friendly recipes for fifty mouth-watering, palate pleasing, appetite sparking appetizers and hors d'oeuvres
What separates an ordinary dining occasion into a truly elegant dinner party is the inclusion of hors d'oeuvres. What makes any celebratory occasion at home uniquely special is the quality of the appetizers served to family and guests. That's where Kit Wohl's "New Orleans Classic Appetizers" with her 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes for fifty mouth-watering, palate pleasing, appetite sparking appetizers and hors d'oeuvres comes in. Featuring a range of delightful delicacies ranging from Remoulade's Crab Cakes with Creole-Mustard Sauce; P&J Oyster Company's Oysters Bienville; Bistro Daisy's Crab Meat and Roasted-Garlic Aioli over Roasted Beets with Chives and Croutons; and Chief Greg Reggio's Redfish on the Half Shell with Dill Sauce; to La Cote Brasserie's Satsuma-Marinated Duck with Mango Relish and Satsuma Vinaigrette; Gene Bourg's Lamb Lollipops with Pecan-Mint Pesto; Cafe Giovanni's Prosciutto and Creole Cream Cheese Puffs; and Cochon's Barbecued Pork Ribs, "New Orleans Classic Appetizers" lives up to the culinary reputation of one of cuisine capitals of America. Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout with full-color photography, "New Orleans Classic Appetizers" is enthusiastically recommended for personal, professional, and community library specialty cookbook reference collections.
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As the enticing beginning to any meal or as snacks for the big game, appetizers are the chance for a cook to show off there imagination and creativity. With a selection of 150 taste tempting


recipes, suitable for any occasion or skill level, from the familiar to the more exotic, The Appetizer Collection opens up endless possibilities and brings together a great range of dinner starters that will help you lead off any dining experience in style.

The Appetizer Collection offers 150 authentic, savory recipes for appetizers like the ones below:

Appetizer Egg Rolls Appetizer Ribs Baby Porcupine Appetizers Bacon Rollups Cheese Hooies Chimichangas De Papas Eggplant Caviar Escargots Bourguignonne Jicama En Escabeche Mushrooms Trifalati Chicken Spiedies Pickled Mushrooms Sicilian Eggplant Appetizer Stuffed Mushrooms With Crabmeat Zucchini Top Hats and Many More!


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Cindy Pawlcyn's legions of fans have long made meals of her restaurants' sampler-size starters. Bringing home the biggest trend in eating out, CINDY PAWLCYN'S FINGER FOODS offers a tempting collection of recipes designed to satisfy big appetites as well as grazers--from Grilled Oysters to Gougères and Pepper Garlic Wings to Mustards' Famous Onion Rings. Mouthwatering photographs of finished dishes and sun-kissed wine country ingredients and a kitchen-friendly easel format make this portable Pawlcyn an appealing gift package. ... Read more

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Appetizers!....fold out...not a book.
First, this is not a book. It has a built in stand. This makes it feel much more dense than it really is.

As for the recipes...very good. I like that variety. I found much of the information to be new, to me at least. What is it with all of the expensive ingredients. Truffle oil...C'mon...I'm on a budget.

I think it is thin for the price. The information is good. I have not been able to find duplicate recipes on line elsewhere. ... Read more

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"Appetizers are the new entrees." --New York Magazine

Starters, amuses-bouche, antipasti, hors d'oeuvres, mezes, antojitos, dim sum, tapas, canapas, finger foods--no matter what you call them, people everywhere are choosing small plates over traditional entree-based meals.

Internationally acclaimed chef and culinary instructor Pamela Sheldon Johns presents 50 festive appetizers and practical party-planning advice on presentation, preparation, decoration, and food safety to inspire many successful gatherings. Also included are 10 themed menus featuring recipes for Middle Eastern mezes, farmers market morsels, Mexican antojitos, vegetarian plates, and more.

The recipes in this handy and giftable cookbook are categorized according to cooking method, including those that are topped and dipped, grilled and skewered, stuffed and rolled, or plated and sauced. Mouthwatering four-color photographs illustrate the book throughout.

Recipes include Stuffed Grape Leaves with Dilled Yogurt, Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta, Roasted Poblano Chilies Stuffed with Shrimp and Crab, Tea-Smoked Chicken Wings, and much more. ... Read more

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TASTE TEMPTERS AND PALATE PLEASERS



Hard to believe that such s small slim volume (111 pages) could hold so very many temptations and gorgeous gotta'-try-this photos.But, it surely does.So believe I'll copy the Juli5 of blog/movie fame who tried to make all of Julia Childs' cookbook recipes in a year, and work my way through this compendium of savory suggestions.

One of the many things to admire about this book is that not only is it brimming with the best of small bites but it also includes recipes that do double duty - as appetizers or as a main course.For instance, the Lamb Fritters with Curry Sauce (p. 91).Ah, we added a green salad andenjoyed these con much gusto for supper.The fritters can be shaped and refrigerated for up to 3 hours should that be more convenient.

Another first-rate at home meal is the Tea-Smoked Chicken Wings (p. 34) paired with the Orange Broccoli Salad (p. 100).Need we say that not only are Johns's recipes palate pleasers but also very easy on the eyes, such as the Prosciuto-Wrapped Asparagus (p. 72) It looks gift wrapped - who wouldn't appreciate this present? Plus, it's so easy to do that we chosetwo other appetizers, put the three together and relished a very festive, fun dinner.

Johns thoughtfully includes a page for Equivalents, and a Sources page that lists useful stores.(We're in love with Italian food importer Manicaretti, which may be found online).

50 Great Appetizers is a delicious indispensable!

- Gail Cooke

Great Starters
"50 Great Appetizers" by Pamela Sheldon Johns

A visually tantalizing selection of appetizers ranging from the familiar classics such as Bruschetta, to the more exotic; but equally delicious b'stilla. Included in this little gem are helpful suggestions for party planning, presentation, food safety, and themes.

From Italian to Farmers Market, a 50's party to an Island Party the ideas span the imagination of what appetizers can be. I like early on in the book the author stresses "Don't feel bound by the exact ingredients you see in the recipes that follow." Spoken like a true chef, in fact she is one. Through out the book the author makes suggestions for substitutes or alternatives for certain ingredients that may be hard to get in some areas or during certain seasons. "50 Great Appetizers" is a wonderful addition to anyone's kitchen or cookbook collection, I know it was to mine. ... Read more

Product Description
The ultimate single-source cookbook for a world of appetizers
Whether in the form of a passed hors d'oeuvre, canapé, or a dish of small bites placed at a table setting, appetizers are the perfect showcase of a cook's creativity and skill. The Appetizer Atlas brings together an enticing range of starters from around the world that will help lead off any dining experience in style. This unique, encyclopedic cookbook offers 400 authentic, savory recipes for appetizers from twenty-eight distinctive regional cuisines-from Mexico to Maghreb, from China to the Caribbean, along with France, India, Italy, Japan, Thailand, and many more. All recipes are kitchen tested, perfect for home cooking, professional catering, and entertaining. With photographs of finished dishes, plus background material on specialty ingredients and regional cooking methods, this comprehensive resource is the only appetizer book a cook will ever need.
Arthur L. Meyer (Austin, TX) is a professional chef, pastry chef, and consultant for commercial bakeries.
Jon M. Vann is an award-winning chef, restaurant consultant, and a food writer for the Austin Chronicle. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

appetizer
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its ok
its ok, but i was expecting more grafics, am a chef at a hotel and I always looking for ideas, recipies are ok, but more photos could make the difference

Disappointed
I found very few recipes I was actually interested in making.We have "Appetizer" parties twice a year and I am always looking for good recipes.I could not find anything to add from this cookbook.

Good Luck Finding the Ingredients
I requested this book as a Christmas gift because of all the glowing reviews and I love appetizers for entertaining.My husband and I are always looking for new appetizer recipes and especially like ethnic recipes.This book seemed perfect.

Well, it's not.I do not doubt that the recipes taste good.They are probably also not very hard to make, but many, many of the recipes require ingredients that are not easy to find.Some of the meats used are venison, quail, dove, and baby goat.Many spices are also hard to find.I know that almost anything can be ordered over the internet, but I need recipes that I can go to the grocery store to get the ingredients.

If you have access to ethnic markets, you may enjoy this book, otherwise
beware that you may have trouble making a large number of the recipes in this book.

One other comment, there are photos in the book, but some of them are placed nowhere near the recipe they are for.

On a positive note:the descriptions of the different areas where the food comes from are very interesting and really add to the book.All in all though, I wish I had not asked for this book.

Atlas of delight!
This 600+ page tome has a wonderful cosmopolitan approach and organisation to it's wonderful recipes for appetizers from around the world. The background information is very helpful and educational. The ingredients are generally readily available, prep time is reasonable, and instructions are clearly written. Although not necessary, I wouldn't mind if it had more photos in the book or on a website, as some of the appetizersare such appetizing eye candy!

These recipes are perfect for serving at more formal "theme" dinners, and also for serving casual as "comfort food".

The recipes, with simple to complex flavors, are a a great complement to such books as "Hors D'Oeuvres by Eric Treuille, which has even simpler recipes, more pictures, with more of an emphasis on bite-sized portions, ideal for fast and good appetizers. Enjoy both books! ... Read more