Southern Appetizers 60 Delectables for Gracious Get-Togethers [Hardcover]

Southerners adore their appetizers, and this collection of 60 recipes—served up with a healthy dose of Southern hospitality—shows why. Smoked pecans on the sideboard, cheese straws on the coffee table, an array of hot dips on the dining table, and pickled shrimp on the porch are just some of the myriad dishes found in this volume that prove food is the life of the party. Tips on creating the ideal party flow, being a gracious host, arranging flowers, sending out invitations, and planning the perfect menu ensure any event will go off without a hitch. Both a lovely hostess gift and a party-planning idea book,Southern Appetizersis all anyone needs for a successful gathering with Southern style.Denise Gee and Robert M. Peacock are a wife-and-husband team (she writes, he photographs) behind four successful titles with Chronicle Books. They live in Dallas, Texas.