The Ultimate Appetizers Book: More than 450 No-Fuss Nibbles and Drinks, Plus Simple Party PlanningTips

78 Pages·2010·1.67 MB·English

by  Better Homes and Gardens

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: The ultimate appetizers book : more than 450
no-fuss nibbles and drinks, plus simple party planning tips. p. cm.
Cover title: At head of title: Better homes and gardens the ultimate appetizers book Includes
index. ISBN 978-0-47063414-1 (pbk.); 978-1-118-28060-7 (ebook); 978-1-118-28061-4 (ebook);
1. Appetizers. I. Better homes and gardens. II. Title: Better homes and gardens the ultimate
appetizers book. III. Title: Better homes and gardens the ultimate appetizers book.
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Editor: Jan Miller
Contributing Editor: Lois White Recipe Development and Testing: Better Homes and Gardens®
Test Kitchen John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publisher: Natalie Chapman
Associate Publisher: Jessica Goodman Executive Editor: Anne Ficklen Editor: Charleen Barila
Production Editor: Jacqueline Beach Production Director: Diana Cisek Interior Design: Jill Budden
Layout: Holly Wittenberg
Manufacturing Manager: Tom Hyland Our seal assures you that every recipe in The Ultimate
Appetizers Book has been tested in the Better Homes and Gardens® Test Kitchen. This means
that each recipe is practical and reliable and meets our high standards of taste appeal. We
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Ultimate Appetizers
Table of Contents
title page
introduction
party basics
dipping delights
meatballs ’n’ sliders
wings ’n’ things
seafood sampler
fanciful pastries
say cheese
embellished breads
stuffed morsels
worldly bites
small bowls
veggie twists
crunchy munchies
fresh sips
dessert dazzlers
metric information
emergency substitutions
introduction
Mmmmm . . . awesome party food!
Make food the hit at your next party, whether you’re having a few
friends over for cocktails and nibbles or hosting a neighborhood
fiesta.
No matter what the occasion is—casual, dressy, or just plain fun—the
recipes and ideas in this beautifully photographed collection are sure
to inspire lively conversation and create the easiest and most
enjoyable of gatherings. Wow the crowd with an array of classics,
from finger-friendly nachos and ever-popular deviled eggs to jazzed-
up meatballs and chicken wings. These crowd-pleasing nibbles never
go out of style. Their casual ease—their “everybody-loves-’em”
appeal—makes them a hit every time.
When the occasion calls for something more sophisticated, please
palates with elegant pastries, cheesy hors d’oeuvres, rich bisques and
chowders, or even global-inspired offerings, such as sushi. Round out
your menu with stylish cocktails and drinks, guaranteed to go with
just about anything.
Short on time? Take advantage of the make-ahead options included
with many of the recipes. You’ll also discover party menus, tips on
tabletop décor, and a rundown of versatile ingredients to keep on
hand. With help like this, throwing a party has never been so easy!
Pictured: Balsamic Shallot and Goat Cheese Tart
11
small
bowls
Bold, exciting flavors make these soups—from
warm, rich bisques and chowders to cool and
chunky gazpacho—stand out at any gathering or
first course.
beef and barley soup
chicken-spinach soup
chicken–wild rice soup
chicken and artichoke heart soup
italian sausage soup
cheddar cheese soup
shrimp and coconut soup
sherried salmon bisque
new england clam chowder
cauliflower-crab chowder
manhattan clam chowder
crab and poblano soup
shiitake and lemongrass soup
roasted red pepper soup
creamy potato soup
butternut squash soup with ravioli
tomato-joe soup
wild rice–mushroom bisque
mushroom-tomato bisque
red and green gazpacho