Party Appetizers
Small Bites, Big Flavors
Published on 21. December 2012
96 pages
978-1-4521-2516-9 (ISBN)
Description
The entertaining expert and Food Network host shares nearly fifty fun and creative recipes for irresistible party bites, finger foods, small plates, and more.
Entertaining aficionado Tori Ritchie serves up sensational recipes for fabulous finger foods. From cocktail parties and holiday soirees to impromptu gatherings with friends, they're perfect for any celebration. Welcome your guests with salty starters like Spiked Olives or Curry Cashews. Keep the party rolling with fabulous finger foods such as savory Salt-Roasted Prawns with Lemon Pesto, rich Fig and Gorgonzola Crostini with Caramelized Onions, and colorful Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Avocado and Bacon.
For guests who seek sweets, there are even a few bon-bons such as Mocha Shortbread and Sugar and Spice Walnuts. Tori's tips on smart shopping, artful presentation, and essential ingredients, along with make-ahead strategies will make planning and preparing a snap. So let the festivities begin!
Entertaining aficionado Tori Ritchie serves up sensational recipes for fabulous finger foods. From cocktail parties and holiday soirees to impromptu gatherings with friends, they're perfect for any celebration. Welcome your guests with salty starters like Spiked Olives or Curry Cashews. Keep the party rolling with fabulous finger foods such as savory Salt-Roasted Prawns with Lemon Pesto, rich Fig and Gorgonzola Crostini with Caramelized Onions, and colorful Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Avocado and Bacon.
For guests who seek sweets, there are even a few bon-bons such as Mocha Shortbread and Sugar and Spice Walnuts. Tori's tips on smart shopping, artful presentation, and essential ingredients, along with make-ahead strategies will make planning and preparing a snap. So let the festivities begin!
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Tori Ritchie is a San Francisco based food writer, cooking teacher, and host of Food Network's Ultimate Kitchens. She is the former food and wine editor for San Francisco magazine and the author of several cookbooks. Her articles have appeared in Bon Appetit and the San Francisco Chronicle among other publications.
Content
- Intro
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Make-Ahead Planner
- Large Platters and Small Bites
- Curry Cashews
- Spiked Olives
- Rosemary Almonds
- Dilled Green Beans
- Warm Green Olives
- Gorgonzola Bites
- Two-Olive Tapenade
- Roasted Eggplant Dip with Spiced Pita Crisps
- Roasted Tomato Salsa
- Texas Caviar
- Salumi with Italian Salsa
- Oysters with Preserved-Meyer Lemon Mignonette
- Roasted Vegetable Platter with Arugula Green Goddess Dip
- Goat Cheese with Cumin and Mint
- Seasonal Cheese and Fruit
- Warm Finger Foods
- Baby Lamb Chops with Mint-Cilantro Relish
- Cornmeal Blini with Smoked Salmon
- Tandoori Chicken Spears
- Merguez Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce
- Chorizo and Potatoes with Romesco
- Salt-Roasted Prawns with Lemon Pesto
- Wild Mushroom Croustades
- Tomato-Gruyère Tart Squares
- Arancini
- Cheddar-Chive Gougères
- Warm Dates with Sea Salt and Lime
- Grilled Apricots with Serrano Ham
- Sausage-Stuffed Cremini
- Fig and Gorgonzola Crostini with Caramelized Onions
- Mystery Tidbits and Hasty Hots
- Cool Finger Foods
- Baby Artichokes with Lemon Mayonnaise
- Stuffed Eggs Caviar-Style
- Parmesan-Pepper Twists
- Cured Salmon with Pimentón
- Filet Mignon with Horseradish Cream
- Tuna Poke in Wonton Cups
- Foie Gras Pâté on Brioche with Fig Jam
- Endive with Crab Salad
- Crostoni with Fava Beans and Ricotta Salata
- Tomato-Pine Nut Bruschetta
- Herbed Goat Cheese with Nasturtiums
- Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Avocado and Bacon
- Crostini with Roasted Eggplant, Red Pepper, and Mozzarella
- Something Sweet
- Chocolate-Hazelnut Truffles
- Sugar and Spice Walnuts
- Lemon-Ginger Madeleines
- Mocha Shortbread Buttons
- Index
- Table of Equivalents
