This compendium is crammed with 500 mouthwatering recipes accompanied by full-color photographyand clear and easy-to-use directions. Filled with tips on how to select the right ingredients and then howto make and present them for absolutely perfect results. This truly is the only appetizer cookbook one will ever need. ? An introductory section covers all preparation and cooking essentials: techniques, equipment, ingredients, conversions, and troubleshooting. ? Appetizers for every occasion ? from elegant canapes to pair with cocktails and wine, to fun pizza bites for kids? parties; sophisticated starters to serve before dinner; and healthy, low-fat and low sugar snacks. ? Packed with fresh ideas for serving and preparing crudities, crostinis, skewers, and sweets.