Fine Cooking Appetizers: 200 Recipes for Small Bites with Big Flavor

The book itself is really good, with recipes that you are actually going to make. The condition of my copy was so wavy from water damage that I could not use it as the gift I intended. I’m going to keep a for myself

Fine Cooking Appetizers offers an array of small bites with balanced flavor. I have tried several recipes. The crabmeat- avocado quesadillas, sun- dried tomato tart with fontina and prosciutto, and the blueberry streusel bars with lemon cream filling represent a sampling of the dozen recipes I have tried. Each has directions that are easy to follow, has a great flavor profile, has a list of ingredients that I can usually find, and presents beautifully.This book contains features beyond the recipes. It offers pictorial hints on some basic skills such as how to mince herbs and make California rolls. It contains descriptions of some of the ingredients such as halloumi, tahini, and tomatillos. My favorite feature is the "make ahead" box. Patton said " A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow". That is very true if the guests are arriving at seven.If you are expecting the definitve tome on appetizers this is not it. If you want the biographical anecdotes, this is not it. If you want recipes for some flavorful tidbits to put a smile on your guests face, this is the book

I am going to participate in a Tapa and Wine party next month and wanted to create interesting appetizers. This book is full of great ideas that do not reguire a gourmet chef to prepare. I live in a complex with senior citizens on low incomes, and this can add a little bit of the gala life to our affairs. Thank you for the pleasure this brings to some great elderly friends who like to feel a part of the modern ways.

I have made over 10 things for this book and the all tasted great. I cater a community theater's opening night reception for the audience, cast & crew (about 50-60 people) and I need a wide range of savory and sweet food items. This cookbook has become my go-to cookbook among the 15 appetizer cookbooks I own. I bought mine used but this Amazon price is a great deal for very useful cookbook

Arrived as promised. There are some great recipes in here. I am looking forward to trying more of them. I have really enjoyed the ones we tried. We made some for a reception and were told it was the best food they had had.

I did enjoy reading through this cookbook and it's very well put together. There weren't quite as many recipes I thought I might use in itm but will still enjoy trying to find. themm.

This is a surprisingly slim volume that has its share of standards as well as a few new and interesting items. I bought it for a cocktail party I was having and really wanted to be more inspired by the book than I was.

I was excited to find this book since I like to hose party. Pictures of the recipe looks yummy and I can't wait to try them all.