The Book of Bites

Bold flavor in every bite! 100+ bite-sized recipes perfect for sharing, snacking, and grazing.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or attending one, The Book of Bites is full of crowd-pleasing recipes for the way we all love to eat.

Bites have become the go-to for every party or get-together, the food we pass around on platters, share over kitchen counters, and nibble between sips. This is the food that brings people together and keeps them staying when they said they’d leave after “just one more”—think tasty skewers and mini sliders, toasts with an array of toppings, yummy dips and dumplings, and, of course, mini sweet treats too. Inside are delicious, casual recipes for shareable small plates, just as perfect for all-out parties as they are for cozy nights in.

• 100+ Bite-Sized Recipes: From pickled and saucy appetizers to creamy and drizzled desserts, there are accessible, snackable, restaurant-quality recipes fit for any occasion.
• Perfect for Entertaining: From summer backyard BBQs to cozy holiday potlucks, and from glamorous cocktail hours to fun games nights, this book has just the bite (or bites) for any kind of season and gathering.
• A Taste of Travel: Explore a range of flavors inspired by small plates around the world—from aperitivo, tapas, and street snacks to meze, dim sum, and smörgåsbords.
• Try a Bit of Everything! Mix and match flavors and cuisines, and sample favorite dishes in bite-sized form—no commitment or multi-course menu required!

Along with the recipes, Jason Skrobar—the bestselling author of The Book of Sandwiches—shares menu ideas for bites that go well together and tips for hosting (including music playlists), all accompanied by sensational food and lifestyle photography.

So invite people over and pull up a chair, stand at the counter, or crowd around the coffee table, The Book of Bites gives you all the delicious recipes you need for the unfussy way we gather now.

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