Swap the formality of a traditional dinner party in favor of fun, carefree assemblages of small plates packed with big flavor: Here are 50 fancy snacks that come together in no time but make any meal feel special.
From the author of Tin to Table, this recipe book is for fans of cheese boards, tinned fish, hors d'oeuvres, and snack-focused meals.
Who needs to serve a meat, a starch, and a vegetable when you can offer an array of simple, sophisticated snacks that come together at a moment’s notice and taste exceptional? Here, Anna Hezel leans into the luxury of fancy snacky food via 50 recipes that draw inspiration from glamorous bar nibbles and retro classics.
Filled with party prep wisdom, from stocking your pantry to building a menu, Party Tricks equips you to be the kind of relaxed host who throws regular get-togethers with food so tasty your friends won’t stop talking about it—and to be your own best chef for solo dinners. With the right easy, elegant bites, any meal can be a party.
Anna Hezel is a cookbook author and food journalist who has published in The New York Times, Bon Appétit, GQ, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Eater, Food52, and more. Her popular Tin to Table: Fancy, Snacky Recipes for Tin-thusiasts and A-fish-ionados was named a Bon Appétit Best Cookbook of Spring 2023 and a WIRED Best Cookbook of 2023.
