Simply Budgeted

Celebrating Family, Food, and Fun

About Us  |  Advertising  |  Contact Us  |  News  |  Archives  |  Disclosure
Facebook Facebook Pinterest Google Plus RSS Email
  • Home
  • Simply Family
  • Simply Food
  • Simply Home
  • Simply Travel
  • Simply Saving
  • Simply Fun
  • Simply Essential Oils

750 Best Appetizers

November 15, 2011 By Beth

Details …

There are more than 750 recipes to choose from because we’ve tried to make sure home cooks have a selection to suit every possible occasion — from a dress-down backyard barbecue to the most elegant sit-down dinner. We’ve also considered the need to satisfy a variety of dietary preferences, from strictest vegans to wide-ranging omnivores. And since we know busy families are probably doing lots of things at once, many recipes can be prepared ahead of time or, if so inclined, made in a slow cooker while busy doing something else.

The book is structured to cover a broad range of options. There are 16 chapters built around specific types of dishes, such as dips and spreads, or specific ingredients, such as fish and seafood or cheese. We’ve also categorized by presentation since it’s such an integral component to appetizers, so chapters are organized by categories, such as “Wraps and Rolls” and “Sticks and Picks.”

Our Thoughts …

This book is full of ideas. If you are planning a Thanksgiving event, Christmas dinner, or just a holiday party, this book would be a great place to start. Maybe the Zucchini Hummus or Chive and Navy Bean Dip would be great to add to your next event. I think the Honey Mustard Dip might show up on our menu soon for a weekend football watching meal!;)

Amazon has a great deal on this book as we head into the holiday season!

We are excited to announce that we have been provided with the opportunity to giveaway one copy of 750 Best Appetizers to one of our readers!

 

Details:
This drawing will end Tuesday, November 29th at 11:59pm EST. The winner will have 48 hours to reply with their address. You must include your email address in the comment form so you can be contacted if you are a winner! You must complete the Mandatory Entry for the additional entries to count.

This giveaway is open to US residents only!

So how do you enter?

Mandatory Entry: Leave us a comment about when you want to make appetizers!

Additional Entries:

1) Follow us on Facebook HERE. Worth two entries so leave two comments here! (Psst … we love comments on Facebook so maybe you can leave us one!)
2) Follow BOTH SimplyBudgeted and This_Cookin_Dad on Twitter. Leave a THREE comment with your twitter name.
3) Tweet about this giveaway with this tweet:

RT #Win a copy of 750 Best Appetizers @simplybudgeted http://bit.ly/uwjlcj ends 11/29 #giveaway #book #cookbook #recipe #cooking

Leave a comment with the URL for your tweet. (One Tweet per day until end of giveaway!!)
4) Follow us publicly through the Google Friends Connect in the footer. Leave a comment with your name that you subscribe with.
5) Subscribe to the daily email here at Simply Budgeted. It is at the top of the sidebar!;) Please leave a comment. (worth 5 entries!)

NOTE: We were sent a review copy of this book in support of this review. No other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are our honest opinion.

Filed Under: Giveaways, Promotional, Recipes, Reviews, Simply Food Tagged With: appetizer, book, cookbook, cooking, giveaway, review

Comments

  1. Whitney says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:33 am

    I prefer to make appetizers and finger foods for parties instead of a full meal.

  2. Whitney says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:33 am

    Facebook follow #1

  3. Whitney says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:34 am

    Facebook follow #2

  4. Whitney says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:34 am

    Follow you both on twitter.

  5. Whitney says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:35 am

    Tweet:

    https://twitter.com/#!/whitneybaugh/status/136814225044672512

  6. Whitney says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:35 am

    e-mail subscriber #1

  7. Whitney says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:35 am

    e-mail subscriber #2

  8. Whitney says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:37 am

    e-mail subscriber #3

  9. Whitney says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:38 am

    e-mail subscriber #4

  10. Lisa @ Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:40 am

    I make apps mostly just for our family while we watch football on a sunday afternoon

  11. Lisa @ Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Follow on Facebook

  12. Lisa @ Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Follow BOTH SimplyBudgeted and This_Cookin_Dad on Twitter

  13. Whitney says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:51 am

    email subscriber #5

  14. BusyWorkingMama says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:11 am

    I make them for weekend snacks or parties.

  15. BusyWorkingMama says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:12 am

    FB fan – aleksandra n.

  16. BusyWorkingMama says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:15 am

    FB fan #2

  17. BusyWorkingMama says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:16 am

    busyworkingmama follows you both on twitter

  18. BusyWorkingMama says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:21 am

    busyworkingmama follows you both on twitter 2

  19. BusyWorkingMama says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:24 am

    busyworkingmama follows you both on twitter 3

  20. BusyWorkingMama says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:25 am

    GFC follower – aleksandra nearing

  21. BusyWorkingMama says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:26 am

    email subscriber aleksa91 hotmail com 2

  22. BusyWorkingMama says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:27 am

    email subscriber aleksa91 hotmail com 3

  23. BusyWorkingMama says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:34 am

    email subscriber aleksa91 hotmail com 4

  24. BusyWorkingMama says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:35 am

    email subscriber aleksa91 hotmail com 5

  25. Shannon Baas says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:25 am

    When we have family get togethers.

  26. shawna says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:49 am

    I like doing them when we have neighborhood parties.

  27. Shilo Beedy says

    November 28, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    I make appetizers when I know my relatives will be over visiting

  28. Margaret Smith says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    We often make appetizers for when we have family & friends over. Especially during the holidays, Christmas Eve & New years we serve appetizers.
    Thanks so much.

  29. Margaret Smith says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    I’m a FB friend (Margaret E. Smith)
    Entry 1

  30. Margaret Smith says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    I’m a FB friend (Margaret E. Smith)
    Entry 2

  31. Margaret Smith says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Follow both on twitter (peg42)
    Entry 1

  32. Margaret Smith says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Follow both on twitter (peg42)
    Entry 2

  33. Margaret Smith says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Follow both on twitter (peg42)
    Entry 3

  34. Margaret Smith says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/peg42/status/141232740677853184

  35. Margaret Smith says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    I’m a GFC follower (rickpeggysmith)

  36. melissa Resnick says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    i like to make them as a gift to bring to a party

  37. katfam says

    November 28, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    We always have appetizers for family gatherings and I don’t want to serve the same thing every time, so this would be a big help!

  38. katfam says

    November 28, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I like you on FB. #1

  39. katfam says

    November 28, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I like you on FB. #2

  40. katfam says

    November 28, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    I follow on GFC.

  41. Sarah says

    November 28, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    I want to make appetizers for happy hour.

  42. Sarah says

    November 28, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    GFC follower Sarah

  43. Sarah says

    November 28, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/sarohioan/status/141279585085034498

  44. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    November 28, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    I like making them for special little get together we have at our home.
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  45. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    November 28, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Like you on facebook
    Valerie Taylor Mabrey
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  46. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    November 28, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Like you on facebook 2
    Valerie Taylor Mabrey
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  47. renee walters says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    I make appetizers whenever we have a party or just company over! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
    Renee Walters
    [email protected]

  48. renee walters says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    I subscribe to your email! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
    Renee Walters
    [email protected]

  49. renee walters says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    I follow you on GFC! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
    Renee Walters
    [email protected]

  50. renee walters says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    I follow you on Twitter as Renee Walters1! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
    Renee Walters
    [email protected]

  51. renee walters says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    I follow This Cooking Dad on Twitter as Renee Walters1! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
    Renee Walters
    [email protected]

  52. renee walters says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    I like you on Facebook as Renee Walters! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
    Renee Walters
    [email protected]

  53. Rebecca says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    I like to make appetizers to snack on during football games.

  54. Rebecca says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    I follow you both on twitter (@RebeccaFH). #1

  55. Rebecca says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    I follow you both on twitter (@RebeccaFH). #2

  56. Rebecca says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    I follow you both on twitter (@RebeccaFH). #3

  57. Rebecca says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    I follow with GFC (as Rebecca).

  58. shannon says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    i liked you on face book thanks alot excited

  59. Megan M says

    November 28, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    I like to make appetizers as snacks to munch on throughout the day, especially while entertaining. Thankyou

  60. Claire McKeon says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    I love to make appetizers at a party where all we serve is appetizers….AND wine!

  61. Claire McKeon says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    I already like Simply Budgeted on Facebook as Claire Lacy McKeon #1

  62. Claire McKeon says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    I already like Simply Budgeted on Facebook as Claire Lacy McKeon #2

  63. Claire McKeon says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    I follow Simpoly Budgeted and This Cookin Dad on twitter as mosaic317 (#1)

  64. Claire McKeon says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    I follow Simpoly Budgeted and This Cookin Dad on twitter as mosaic317 (#2)

  65. Claire McKeon says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    I follow Simpoly Budgeted and This Cookin Dad on twitter as mosaic317 (#3)

  66. Claire McKeon says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    I follow you on GFC as Claire McKeon

  67. Claire McKeon says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    I already subscribe to your email at mosaic317 at gmail dot com

  68. Claire McKeon says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    TWEETED

    https://twitter.com/#!/Mosaic317/status/141326860511477761

  69. amy deeter says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    during foot ball games
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

  70. amy deeter says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    i like you on fb under amy deeter 1
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

  71. amy deeter says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    i like you on fb 2 under amy deeter 2
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

  72. Michael Gardner says

    November 28, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    I like to make apps for Sunday dinner.
    [email protected]

  73. Michael Gardner says

    November 28, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Following on Facebook
    TeddyBearMJG
    [email protected]

  74. Michael Gardner says

    November 28, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    Following Simply Budgeted on Twitter
    @GMichael76
    [email protected]

  75. Michael Gardner says

    November 28, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    Tweeted about giveaway https://twitter.com/#!/GMichael76/status/141337388600393728
    @GMichael76
    [email protected]

  76. Michael Gardner says

    November 28, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    Following This_Cooking_Dad on Twitter
    @GMichael76
    [email protected]

  77. Michael Gardner says

    November 28, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    GFC as Teddy Bear MJG
    [email protected]

  78. Michael Gardner says

    November 28, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    Subscribed to blog
    [email protected]

  79. Maureen says

    November 28, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    Appetizers are great for a tea and for a meal when not really hungry.

  80. Kevin W says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    I like making appetizers for card parties.

  81. monte says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    I make apps all the tome my fav thing todo

  82. Raleah says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:48 pm

    I’d love to have a New Year’s Eve party and serve some of these wonderful appetizers:)

  83. Raleah says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    following simply budgeton fb.

    Entry1

  84. Raleah says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    following on fb (raleah billings)

    Entry2

  85. Raleah says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/Ivorykeystease/status/141378559007666176

  86. Raleah says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    follow on google (raleah)

  87. Brittney House says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:15 am

    I love making appetizers when we have our friends over or when my husband has his buddys over watch football

  88. Brittney House says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:15 am

    1 simply budgets fb fan brittney house

  89. Brittney House says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:16 am

    2 simply budgets fb fan brittney house

  90. Cindy says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:16 am

    On holidays or Super Bowl!

  91. Brittney House says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:16 am

    fan of both twitter fan bbrittbrat1398

  92. Brittney House says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:16 am

    2 fan of both twitter pages bbrittbrat1398

  93. Brittney House says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:17 am

    3 fan of both twitter pages bbrittbrat1398

  94. Tari Lawson says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:51 am

    I would like to make some appetizers for the holiday parties we are invited to.

  95. Amy DeLong says

    November 29, 2011 at 8:18 am

    for the upcoming holiday!
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  96. crystle tellerday says

    November 29, 2011 at 8:25 am

    Christmas partys

  97. Diane F says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:59 am

    For parties/get togethers and Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

  98. Diane F says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:00 am

    email subscriber #1

  99. Diane F says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:01 am

    email subscriber #2

  100. Diane F says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:01 am

    email subscriber #3

  101. Diane F says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:02 am

    email subscriber #4

  102. Diane F says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:02 am

    email subscriber #5

  103. Lori Hart says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:07 am

    I love appetizers during holidays and for watching my Niners play on Sunday

  104. Lori Hart says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:29 am

    Follow both on Twitter @snowluvnferret2 #1

  105. Lori Hart says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:29 am

    Follow both on Twitter @snowluvnferret2 #2

  106. Lori Hart says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:30 am

    Follow both on Twitter @snowluvnferret2 #3

  107. Kimberly Miller says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    #facebook “like” and I left a comment on your facebook.

  108. Kimberly Miller says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    I like to make appetizers for work parties.

  109. Kimberly Miller says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Facebook follow #2

  110. Kimberly Miller says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    entry #4 I Retweeted contest
    http://twitter.com/#!/Kim_SFB/status/141565690413989889

  111. Kat Emerick says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    Great to make on Christmas Eve while wrapping gifts.
    [email protected]

  112. Kat Emerick says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    Already follow gfc
    [email protected]

  113. Patty Boutin says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Would love to try new appetizers for the Holidays.

  114. Kat Emerick says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    Subscribe to the daily emai #1
    [email protected]

  115. Kat Emerick says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    Subscribe to the daily emai #2
    [email protected]

  116. Kat Emerick says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    Subscribe to the daily emai #3
    [email protected]

  117. Kat Emerick says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Subscribe to the daily emai #4
    [email protected]

  118. Kat Emerick says

    November 29, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Subscribe to the daily emai #5
    [email protected]

  119. Amy DeLong says

    November 29, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    fb fan 1
    amyd
    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050JD7I8/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=8848342117&ref=pd_sl_8bj8ilf9yq_e

    • Amy DeLong says

      November 29, 2011 at 1:07 pm

      please remove previous post,sorry

  120. Amy DeLong says

    November 29, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    fb fan 1
    amyd
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  121. Amy DeLong says

    November 29, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    fb fan of yours 2
    amyd
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  122. Linda says

    November 29, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    On Christmas Eve when our family gets together everyone brings a appetizer.

  123. Linda says

    November 29, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    I follow you on GFC(Linda G)

  124. Mary Calabrese says

    November 29, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    I love to make apps for watching football.

  125. Ed Nemmers says

    November 29, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Any night of the week; I can make a meal out of appetizers!

  126. Denise B. says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    I like to make appetizers whenever the mood hits me.

  127. Denise B. says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    I “Like” Simply Budgeted on Facebook.

  128. Denise B. says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    I “Like” Simply Budgeted on Facebook. (2)

  129. Denise B. says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    I follow Simply Budgeted and This Cookin’ Dad on Twitter (LIDARKSIDE)

  130. Denise B. says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    I tweeted this giveaway on Twitter.

    http://twitter.com/#!/LIDARKSIDE/status/141660314021265409

  131. Michelle H. says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    I like to make appetizer for Family nights and any time we have guests over.

  132. Nycole says

    November 29, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    I like making apps anytime. The honey and I have these cute 9 section plates and sometimes for dinner I’ll make s a little “cocktail” party of just appetizers on the cute plates.
    knycks1(at)aol(dot)com

  133. melanie says

    November 29, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    i wanna make them for christmas!

  134. Miranda Ward says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Every Friday night!!

    [email protected]

  135. kelley c says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    When do I NOT want appetizers? Love them for parties, family gatherings, movie nights, heck, I’d eat just appetizers for dinner.

    pandahugger(at)gmail(dot)com

  136. Shannon Egan says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    I love making appetizers for almost every meal! At least one. Or I also like making them when I have company. 🙂

    [email protected]

  137. Sand says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    I want to make appetizers when we’re having a cocktail party.

  138. Daniel M says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    actually all the time, i often like them better than the meal!

  139. Gianna says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:46 am

    Usually for parties and get togethers.. if I could it would be daily 🙂

  140. Gianna says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:48 am

    I’m a GFC follower (Gianna).

  141. Gianna says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:48 am

    I’m an email subscriber.

  142. Gianna says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:49 am

    I’m an email subscriber. 2

  143. Gianna says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:50 am

    I’m an email subscriber. 3

  144. Gianna says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:50 am

    I’m an email subscriber. 4

  145. Gianna says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:51 am

    I’m an email subscriber. 5

  146. dolores.sternenberg says

    November 30, 2011 at 1:04 am

    yes i can use it

Search Simply Budgeted

Who is behind Simply Budgeted?

Don’t Miss a Thing!

Subscribe by Email

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Be sure to check out…



Operation Christmas Child

OCC Web Banners

Simply Budgeted ©2009-15 | All Rights Reserved