It probably isn't possible to have too many appetizer recipes, since without inspiration, many people will just fall back to the same few dishes. Pitas and hummus, veggies and dip, and - the party standard - crab cakes are all tasty and popular options, but it is all too easy to get into a rut. Nibbled: 200 Fabulous Finger Food Ideas can expand your repertoire significantly with bites influenced by flavors from around the world, including Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines. Instead of limiting the content to traditional pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres, Nibbled also includes recipes for brunches, tea time and late-night snacking.
In addition to the recipe collection, the book provides some lovely photographs of the dishes - a nice touch since presentation is importantant when it comes to finger foods. Be warned that the pictures may leave you wanting to buy some new serving dishes just to improve your plating, because an elegant bite-sized tart looks so much better on a plate that matches it and makes a much bigger impression on guests.
Chocolate-stuffed bananas on the grill
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