Taste of Home Appetizers & Small Plates

Book excerpt: 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