Great Party Dips - Hardcover

Fallon, Peggy; Grablewski, Alexandra

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470239786 ISBN 13: 9780470239780

Publisher: Harvest, 2008

Synopsis

Dips are the perfect party foods, and this full-color cookbook gives you more than 60 recipes that will add pizzazz to any party?cool dips, hot dips, salsas, spreads, p?t?s, and even recipes for dessert dips. You?ll find recipes for all your favorites, each with a special twist, as well as lots of new and exciting choices like Rockin? Moroccan Salsa, Artichoke-Asiago Dip with Lemon, and Deviled Shrimp with Bacon.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Easy to prepare and fun to eat, dips are the perfect party foods. They can be the central spread at a cocktail party, a crowd-pleasing nibble at a potluck, or a no-fuss appetizer at a dinner party. And what Super Bowl or Oscar party would be complete without a bowl of guacamole, cheese dip, or babaganoush?

This book gives you recipes for more than 60 standout dips that will add pizzazz to any party. Author Peggy Fallon offers lots of fresh, exciting choices, like Rockin' Moroccan Salsa, Artichoke-Asiago Dip with Lemon, Wild Mushroom and Walnut Pâté, and Deviled Shrimp with Bacon. You'll also find all of your favorites here—Hummus with Smoked Paprika, Fresh Spinach Dip with Feta and Dill, and Two-Olive Tapenade with Capers, to name a few—each with a special twist that makes it party-perfect. There are recipes for cool dips, hot dips, salsas, spreads, pâtés, and more—even recipes for festive dessert dips, such as Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip. Best of all, most of these recipes are so simple even a novice cook can pass for a pro.

Each recipe comes complete with suggestions for dippers and dunkers, and you'll find recipes for homemade Pita Chips, Crostini, Tortilla Chips, and Won Ton Crisps that beat store-bought hands-down. The book also includes savvy tips on how to serve dips in attractive and enticing ways, figure out how many dips you'll need for a party, and prepare perfect vegetable crudités. Throughout, nearly 30 striking color photographs demonstrate just how appealing dips can be—and why they're perfect for every party.

So start planning your party today. From bright contemporary flavors and zesty ethnic taste sensations to classic palate-pleasers, Great Party Dips is packed with delicious choices you and your guests will love.

From the Back Cover:

"Culinary trends come and go like any other fashion, but some forms of entertaining never lose their appeal. Whether the tone you're seeking is penthouse posh or backyard casual, classic or contemporary, American or international, dips remain one of the simplest—and most popular—appetizers on the party scene. They can be as humble as a ceramic crock of blended cheeses or as elegant as a creamy crab dip warmed in a silver chafing dish. Plain or fancy, these one-bowl appetizers are quick and easy to make. All you have to learn is how to present them beautifully." —From Great Party Dips

About this edition

• Publisher: Harvest
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0470239786
• ISBN 13: 9780470239780
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128