This all-in-one guide to preparing and serving perfect appetizers is packed with helpful hints, photos, charts and recipes. Whether you need a new recipe for onion dip or you want to plan an hors d'oeuvres party, the information you need is right here. 48 pages of editorial information for planning the right kind and number of appetizers, serving suggestions and garnishing tips, understanding and serving cheese and much more are also included.
This all-in-one guide to preparing and serving perfect appetizers is packed with helpful hints, photos, charts and recipes. Whether you need a new recipe for onion dip or you want to plan an hors d'oeuvres party, the information you need is right here. 48 pages of editorial information for planning the right kind and number of appetizers, serving suggestions and garnishing tips, understanding and serving cheese and much more are also included.
Appetizer Fundamentals 5A Quick Course in First Courses 6From Bottom to Top 11Getting Wrapped Up 16Dips, Dunks & Spreads 20Kabobs & Their Cousins 23Beyond Cheese and Crackers 25Seafood Starters 30Fruit & Veggie Bites 34Caviar and Pate on a Budget 38A World of Appetizers 40Serving with Style 43An Appetizer Glossary 45Recipes 49Classic Starters 50Finger Food 82Dips & Spreads 116Cheese, Please 150Filled & Folded 182Wings & Things 214International Nibbles 246Party Time 278Acknowledgments 310Index 311