Kick off a meal or party in style with this cookbook, featuring more than 150 delicious recipes for every kind of celebratory event.

From mouthwatering finger food to nibble during a drinks party, to an enticing platter of Duck Wontons with Spicy Mango Sauce to savour at a special occasion, or a fragrant dish of Scallop-stuffed Roast Peppers to enjoy as the prelude to a gourmet meal, the recipes in this wonderful inspirational volume will add colour and sophistication to any and every occasion. An introductory section gives hints and tips for making garnishes, marinades, dressings and flavoured oils, followed by eight mouth-watering recipe chapters: Nibbles and Dips; Soups; Pates and Terrines; Vegetarian; Family Favourites; Starters for Special Occasions; Salads; and Party Finger Food. Every recipe is shown step by step in over 750 gorgeous photographs, to inspire and ensure success every time.

Before you dip your teeth into delicious main courses, your taste buds are teased by appetizers first. They help you get in the mood for eating. They keep your palate excited for what else is in store for you. Mostly seen at parties and special occasions, appetizers or meal starters offer an interesting note to full course meals. They need to be great, yet still small and simple, to ensure that diners are off to a good start. That's what we aim for putting together this appetizer cookbook. We wish to give you bright ideas on how to put together a collection of attractive and appetizing meal starters to get you and your guests going for a wonderful dining experience. The appetizer recipes in this cookbook are mostly intended to shake up your shindigs but you can also play around with them even just to make your ordinary dinners at home a tad more exciting. So, are you ready to give your meals a makeover? Make the appetizer recipes in this cookbook and amaze your family the moment they sit down at the dinner table with tiny morsels of food that can tantalize taste buds real quick!

The entertaining expert and Food Network host shares nearly fifty fun and creative recipes for irresistible party bites, finger foods, small plates, and more. Entertaining aficionado Tori Ritchie serves up sensational recipes for fabulous finger foods. From cocktail parties and holiday soirees to impromptu gatherings with friends, they’re perfect for any celebration. Welcome your guests with salty starters like Spiked Olives or Curry Cashews. Keep the party rolling with fabulous finger foods such as savory Salt-Roasted Prawns with Lemon Pesto, rich Fig and Gorgonzola Crostini with Caramelized Onions, and colorful Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Avocado and Bacon. For guests who seek sweets, there are even a few bon-bons such as Mocha Shortbread and Sugar and Spice Walnuts. Tori’s tips on smart shopping, artful presentation, and essential ingredients, along with make-ahead strategies will make planning and preparing a snap. So let the festivities begin!

Snacks, dips, first courses, nibbles, bites and light meals - shown in 600 tempting pictures.

Make your next party the city’s hot spot by serving any of the savory bites found inside Taste of Home Appetizers & Small Plates. Whether you’re planning a cocktail party or wine tasting, a fun holiday gathering or a casual evening with friends, you’ll find the perfect nibble, bite and nosh among these fantastic finger foods. This unique collection features everything from elegant hors d’oeuvres and bite-size sweets to quick dips and snack mixes to—all guaranteed to please. More than just a collection of recipes, this must-have book is packed with hundreds of gorgeous full-color photos and provides all the tips and tricks you need to throw a fabulous bash. Best of all, these recipes are quick, easy and sure to be the hit of the party! hether creating a mouth-watering appetizer buffet for the holidays, searching for an extra special finger food for the big game-day party or simply craving something small and delectable to nibble on for dinner, home cooks will be glad they started here! Inside 201 Appetizers & Small Plates, they’ll find all the best in hot bites, meal starters, dips and spreads, munchies and snacks and more. They’ll quickly see that friends and family will waste no time in grabbing a plate and stacking it high with these deliciously fun and deceptively easy crowd pleasers. CHAPTERS Dips & Spreads Warm Favorites Cool Bites Mixes & Munchies Beverages & Coffee Sweet Sensations RECIPES Chunky Bloody Mary Salsa Creamy Artichoke Dip Roasted Goat Cheese with Garlic Layered Asian Dip Curried Pecans Pesto Chili Peanuts Crab & Brie Strudel Slices Aussie Sausage Rolls Coconut Shrimp with Dipping Sauce Breaded Ravioli Chicken Satay Caprese Tomato Bites Shrimp Salad on Endive Festive Stuffed Dates Cajun Canapes Mini Burgers Mulled Grape Cider Butterscotch Coffee White Russian Lemon Tea Cakes White Chocolate Pretzel Snack Baklava Tartlets