The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

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  • Spicy marinated feta cubes

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Picnics & outdoors; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: feta cheese; dried oregano; dried red pepper flakes; pita bread
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  • Cheddar cheese pecan log

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: cream cheese; Worcestershire sauce; ground cayenne pepper; sharp cheddar cheese; pecans; chives; parsley; crackers
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  • Manchego cheese and quince paste

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Small plates - tapas, meze; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: Manchego cheese; membrillo paste
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  • Spiced pecans

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: pecans; ground cinnamon; ground cayenne pepper
    • Accompaniments: Marinated olives
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  • Curried mixed nuts

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Christmas; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Thanksgiving; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: unsalted mixed nuts; curry powder; ground cayenne pepper
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  • Honeyed almonds

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: almonds; honey; store-cupboard ingredients
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  • Taco popcorn

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties; Mexican; American; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: chili powder; garlic powder; ground cumin; ground cayenne pepper; popcorn kernels
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  • Parmesan popcorn

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: popcorn kernels; Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; black peppercorns
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  • Homemade potato chips with blue cheese

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: baking potatoes; peanut oil; blue cheese
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  • Cumin roasted almonds

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Snacks; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: cumin seeds; ground cayenne pepper; Worcestershire sauce; soy sauce; raw almonds
    • Accompaniments: Marinated olives
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  • Herbed goat cheese bites

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: goat cheese; basil; sun-dried tomatoes in oil; thyme; marjoram; black peppercorns; olive oil; parsley
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  • Spicy kettle popcorn

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: popcorn; slivered almonds; walnuts; brown sugar; butter; light corn syrup; ground cayenne pepper
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  • The ultimate crudités tray

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

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  • Wasabi sesame mix

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Asian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: wasabi peas; sesame sticks; roasted salted cashew nuts
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  • Marinated olives

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Dressings & marinades; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: olive oil; garlic; red onions; fennel seeds; dried red pepper flakes; rosemary; red bell peppers; Kalamata olives; Niçoise olives; picholine olives; lemons; basil; parsley
    • Accompaniments: Spiced pecans; Cumin roasted almonds
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  • Warm rosemary olives

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Dressings & marinades; Small plates - tapas, meze; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Italian; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: Kalamata olives; lemons; oranges; rosemary; dried red pepper flakes; fennel seeds
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  • Arancini

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Rice dishes; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Snacks; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Italian
    • Ingredients: risotto; mozzarella cheese; breadcrumbs; vegetable oil
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  • Mushroom risotto

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Rice dishes; Appetizers / starters; Side dish; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: onions; dried porcini mushrooms; cremini mushrooms; chicken stock; Arborio rice; dry white wine; parsley; Parmesan cheese; heavy cream; black peppercorns
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  • Bacon, tomato, and avocado wrap-ups

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Summer
    • Ingredients: curry powder; mayonnaise; avocados; bacon; tomatoes; romaine lettuce; cilantro; spinach flatbread
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  • Crêpes with roasted asparagus and easy Hollandaise

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Pancakes, waffles & crêpes; Quick / easy; Sauces, general; Appetizers / starters; Entertaining & parties; French; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: asparagus; black peppercorns; butter; tarragon vinegar; heavy cream; ground cayenne pepper; milk; eggs; unbleached all-purpose flour
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  • Grape leaves with lamb and dill

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Stuffing; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Appetizers / starters; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: brine-packed grape leaves; jasmine rice; red onions; ground lamb; black peppercorns; pine nuts; dill; parsley; currants; lemons; coriander seeds; ground cayenne pepper; chicken stock
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  • Grilled vegetable and herbed cheese pinwheels

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Grills & BBQ; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties; Picnics & outdoors; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: zucchini; Japanese eggplants; carrots; black peppercorns; Boursin cheese
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  • Herbed shrimp with snow peas

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Spring
    • Ingredients: limes; shrimp; lemons; dill; black peppercorns; snow peas
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  • Mu shu duck crêpes with hoisin sauce

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Pancakes, waffles & crêpes; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: milk; unbleached all-purpose flour; duck breasts; dry sherry; light soy sauce; eggs; black peppercorns; napa cabbage; shiitake mushrooms; green onions; garlic; fresh ginger; hoisin sauce; dark sesame oil; Asian chilli sauce
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  • Lavash with feta, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and radish sprouts

    from The Big Book of Appetizers: More Than 250 Recipes for Any Occasion The Big Book of Appetizers by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties; Mediterranean; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: feta cheese; sun-dried tomatoes in oil; pine nuts; Kalamata olives; black peppercorns; spinach flat bread; radish sprouts
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  • ISBN 10 0811849430
  • ISBN 13 9780811849432
  • Published Sep 21 2006
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 352
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Chronicle Books
  • Imprint Chronicle Books

Publishers Text

Everyone is always looking for new and interesting recipes for appetizers, and in this book you'll find hundreds of dips, nuts, nibbles, salsas, spreads, soups, dumplings, tarts, wraps, and so much more! From ultra-simple hors d'oeuvres like rosemary olives and marinated cubes of feta cheese to hearty sweet and spicy lamb meatballs and finger-friendly over-fried chicken lollipops to enough beef loin with horseradish aioli and ham and Gruyère strudel to serve a large crowd, this will easily become everyone's essential cookbook when planning a party - big or small. The authors give plenty of menu suggestions making it easy to match the food with the event, whether it's a small spring fling, outdoor picnic, or Super Bowl party. A handy Find It Fast index organizes recipes in helpful categories like low-fat, vegetarian, or super-fast-to-prepare. Thirst-quenching drink recipes round out this ultimate guide to perfect party food.

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