Betty Crocker Editors - Betty Crocker Tiny Bites

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:

Crocker, Betty.

Betty Crocker tiny bites.

pages cm

Includes index.

ISBN 978-0-544-33444-1 (trade paper : acid-free paper)

ISBN 978-0-544-33260-7 (ebk)

1. Snack foods. 2. Appetizers. I. Title. II. Title: Tiny bites.

TX740.C684 2014

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2014016520

v1.1014

Cover photos:

Food Content and Relationship Marketing Director: Geoff Johnson

Food Content Marketing Manager: Heather Reid Liebo

Senior Editor: Grace Wells

Kitchen Manager: Ann Stuart

Food Editor: Kristen Olson

Recipe Development and Testing: Betty Crocker Kitchens

Photography: General Mills Photography Studios and Image Library

Publisher: Natalie Chapman

Editorial Director: Cindy Kitchel

Executive Editor: Anne Ficklen

Senior Editor: Adam Kowit

Editorial Associate: Molly Aronica

Managing Editor: Marina Padakis

Production Editors: Helen Seachrist and Jamie Selzer

Cover Design: Tai Blanche

Interior Design and Layout: Tai Blanche

Production Coordinator: Kimberly Kiefer

The Betty Crocker Kitchens seal guaranteessuccess in your kitchen. Every recipe hasbeen tested in Americas Most TrustedKitchens to meet our high standards ofreliability, easy preparation and great taste.

Dear Friends,

What could be more charming than a tray of your favorite foods served incute, bite-size portions? Maybe youre in the mood to serve somethingspecial but dont want a full meal? Or its a Sunday morning and youwant variety for a breakfast buffet. It could also be as simple as aSaturday evening when everyone wants just a little of this or alittle of that. What you are craving are small versions of foodsthat you love, and this book is chock-full of fun, fanciful ideas.

Turning the pages will enchant and inspire, so go ahead andstart browsingyoure sure to find something perfect forwhatever occasion youre planning. And, theres a full-color photoof each recipe to help make it easy to choose. Its really up to youwhether you serve one, two or a few of these delectable recipes.

Recipes like are just the start of the fun. Everyone enjoys picking from plattersof whimsical small foods, whether its a mini meal, a petite bread or a darlingdessertand with these exquisite morsels, theres always roomfor more!

So let Betty Crocker Tiny Bites decorate the daybet youcant make just one!

Delightfully,

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Think Small!

The beauty of tiny bites is in their versatilitytheyre fun, fanciful and ideal for any occasion. You can make up one recipe for a snack or dessert, several to make a mini meal or petite breakfast or go all out for a cocktail party. Its all up to you.

Small Equipment

For many of the recipes, we use special equipment that works well for creating tiny bites. You may have some items on hand, but heres a list of our favorites. Look for them all at large department or specialty stores or online.

• Miniature muffin pans
• Regular muffin pans
• Small or miniature loaf pans
• Miniature tart pans
• Small custard cups
• Shot glasses in a variety of shapes and sizes
• Small or miniature martini glasses
• Miniature paper candy cups
• Decorative toothpicks
• Decorative skewers
• Miniature spoons

Mini Party Bites Tips!

Here are some tips to help with any kind of party, from small and casual to large and fancy.

Its in the Planning

Your theme makes the atmospheredecide this based on time of year, who will attend and what the occasion is that you are planning for.

• Create your mini-bites menu with an eye toward types of foods, flavors and textures. Allow for 2 or 3 pieces or bites for each food you choose. Many recipes can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings with just a few simple calculations. If you want to double a muffin or other baked good, make 2 batches as these foods can be tricky to multiply.
• Map out a timeline of what you want to serve, how many guests will attend, where you will serve, etc.
• If you are making several recipes, try to make one or two that you can do ahead. Many chilled items can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator. Also, prepping parts of a recipe ahead of time and storing each ingredient separately makes last-minute assembly faster.
• Its okay to pick up a few things at the deli! Serve purchased olives, pickles and other small foods in individual containers like shot glasses, tiny plates or small bowlsuse your imagination and have fun with the presentation!

Food Choices

• Try to mix hot and cold appetizers, things on a stick, shot-glass foods and finger foodsyou get the idea. Also, unless you are serving a mini-dessert buffet, its nice to mix sweet and savory foods.
• Choose different colored foods and serve them on a variety of decorative plateskeeping your theme in mind.
• Serve a variety of food typesone person may gravitate toward the healthier options, while another looks for heartier bites.