I'll Bring the Apps: Bites, Bowls, Boards & Beverages (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781454961178)

Appetizers are low lift, high reward, and always a crowd pleaser. So why not make them the whole party?

In I'll Bring the Apps, Marissa Mullen does exactly that, proving she knows much more than just cheese. Each of these 75 recipes takes into consideration her next great entertaining mantra, the APPS method: Ambiance, Presentation, Pairing, and Space. You'll find recipes for Bites, such as Summer Shrimp Cups and Savory Swiss Jammy Onion Toasts;Bowls, like Tarragon Egg Salad and Sweet and Spicy Whipped Brie; Boards (obviously) that go well beyond Marissa's signature, including the Salumi Pinwheel Platter and Truffle Cheddar Breakfast Quesadillas; and, of course, Beverages to round it all out--Dark Chocolate Tequila Espresso Martini, anybody? Marissa suggests pairings for every individual dish, as well as full menu spreads, making this book your new go-to guide for weekend brunches, lively game nights, al fresco happy hours, and the start to any great meal.

Inspired by the casual way we gather today, I'll Bring the Apps empowers you to mix, match, and create stunning presentations with ease. Now, hors d'oeuvres hour never has to end!