Taste of Home The New Appetizer : 230 Recipes for Today's Party Starters

Features color photographs of and recipes for appetizers, along with practical advice on how to best select, present, and serve them when organizing a party.

Launched in 1993, Taste of Home is the most popular recipe magazine in the world, with nearly 4 million paid subscribers. The delectable, practical recipes-more than 75 in each issue-are family favorites contributed by Taste of Home readers. The dishes, all beautifully photographed, capture special flavors of the season and are made with ingredients that home cooks are likely to have on hand or can readily find at a local supermarket. New recipe contests are announced every issue, and readers are encouraged to send their best recipes for Taste of Home's regular features, like "A Complete Meal in a Matter of Minutes," "Cooking for One or Two," "My Mom's Best Meal," "Super Snacks & Appetizers," and "Just Desserts." The magazine's unique staff of field editors is made up of more than 1,000 experienced home cooks located in each state and Canadian province, who regularly share recipes, well-liked menus and kitchen tips. Taste of Home is published six times a year and has three sister magazines, Simple & Delicious, Cooking for 2, and Healthy Cooking. REVIEW

Over 150 color photos compliment an array of easy-to-follow appetizer recipes--including dips and spreads, meatballs, party pizzas, snack mixes and more--in a book that includes practical pointers, serving ideas, entertaining tips and handy guidelines on food portions and quantities.