{"product_id":"appetizers-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780764554391","title":"Appetizers For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9780764554391","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAppetizers For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDede Wilson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780764554391, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 September 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 19 x 1.8 cm, 0.399 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAppetizers For Dummies...is in the familiar no-frills style of this series. Its information paced pages offer about 75 recipes set in a dense text aimed at getting you organized. (The Associated Press, December 11, 2002)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst impressions count, and nothing makes a better first impression on dinner guests than those delectable little nibbles that you set out before the main course. And you don’t have to limit yourself to serving appetizers at the beginning of a meal. Appetizers are first and foremost about entertaining. They set the tone and the mood of an occasion, whether it’s a formal dinner, an intimate get-together, or a big birthday bash. And, best of all, the cooking times are short, the ingredients are simple to find (mostly), and it’s easy to make a few different recipes at the same time so you can impress your guests with a festive assortment.  \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAppetizers For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, celebrity chef, Dede Wilson shows you how to make foolproof recipes for 75 mouthwatering, bite-sized wonders—ranging from an Italian-inspired antipasto to a classic shrimp cocktail. Step-by-step, she fills you in on everything you need to know to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eImpress your guests with delicious finger food and first courses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhip up everything from the classics to original, exotic, and offbeat appetizers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlan parties with theme menus that will get rave reviews from your guests\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperiment with flavors and international cuisines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re looking for general ideas about designing appetizer menus or helpful lists of conventional ingredients, it’s all here. Among other things, you’ll discover:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelpful lists of pantry ingredients and how to use them to make appetizers almost instantly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReady-to-go menus for all occasions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecipes for munchies that can be eaten by the handful, as well as recipes for traditional favorites like deviled eggs and crab cakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to expand your culinary horizons with tea sandwiches, quesadillas, puff pastries, tartlets, muffins, biscuits, and dozens of ethnic recipes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlated recipes for formal occasions, including artichokes with vinaigrette, smoked salmon, caviar, foie gras, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re new to the world of appetizers or you’ve been delighting guests with your famous finger foods and hors d’oeuvres for years, \u003ci\u003eAppetizers For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate guide to spicing up any gathering with delicious mini culinary creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part I: Appetizer Basics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Who Needs Appetizers? You Do!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Serving Appetizers and Drinks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Organizing Your Kitchen So That You're Always Ready for a Party.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Putting It Together: Menus.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part II: Easy Pleasers: Simple Recipes You Should Know.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Cheese, Nuts, Popcorn, and Nibbles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Tried and True: Classic Appetizers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Dips and Dippers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part III: Special Touches: Recipes to Impress.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Bread-Based Bites.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: The Heat Is On: Hot Hors d'Oeuvres.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: International Flare.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part IV: Formal and Fabulous: Starters for Sit-Down Dinners and Special Occasions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: At the Table: Formal Plated Appetizers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Puttin' on the Dog: Extravagant Appetizers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part V: The Part of Tens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: Ten Tips for Planning an Appetizer Party.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Ten-Plus Great Mail-Order and Internet Sources.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Cookery \/ food \u0026amp; drink etc [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Cookery \/ food \u0026amp; drink etc\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Cookery%20\/%20food%20\u0026amp;%20drink%20etc%20%5BWB%5D%22\"\u003eWB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52407344464152,"sku":"9780764554391","price":12.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780764554391.jpg?v=1784163929","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/appetizers-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780764554391","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}