Party Appetizers: Small Bites, Big Flavors

by Tori Ritchie, Victoria Pearson (Photographs)

With today's magazines singing the praises of graze-style eating as both healthy and fun, Party Appetizers offers the perfect way to treat guests. Entertaining aficionado Tori Ritchie serves up sensational recipes for fabulous finger foods to kick off any informal dinner or stylish celebration -- or even be the main attraction at a holiday soiree. Variety truly is the spice of life when you're talking olives jazzed up with herbs and spices or savory party favorites like Merguez Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce or rich Fig and Gorgonzola Toasts with Caramelized Onions. And for guests who have to start with dessert, there are even a few bonbons such as Mocha Shortbread Buttons and Sugar and Spice Walnuts. Tips on smart shopping, artful presentation, and indispensable ingredients as well as a "make-ahead planner" get hosts prepared before the party for maximum socializing with guests. So let the festivities begin!

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction

96 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2004

Reviews

[Kimberly Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very interesting book.... There are many ideas/recipes that allow for a wonderful appetizer party.... You wouldn't even have to serve dinner, just the recipes from this book and cocktails, would make for a lovely summer evening get-together. Not every recipe is easy to make, but there are enough to make for a large & satisfying array of trays.

Tomato-Gruyere Tart Squares; Sausage Stuffed Cremini (mushrooms); Filet Mignon (or any good steak) w/ Horseradish Cream on Toasted Sourdough Baguettes; Crostini w/ Roasted Eggplant, Red Pepper & Mozzarella; Mergues Meatballs w/ Yogurt Sauce; Roasted Vegetable Platter w/ Arugula Green Goddess Dip, Baby Artichokes w/ Lemon Mayonnaise, and Sugar & Spice Walnuts (or other nuts).

Lovely offerings that tease my taste buds.

[Leighann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yum.