Petite Eats will inspire any host or hostess to throw a tasting party. Just as wine and beer tasting grow in popularity in homes and apartments across the country, tasting parties are gaining status as the new craze. Why not? With bite-sized treats, guests get to sample more food, and hosts get to showcase their culinary prowess with a wider range of hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and even miniature drinks. From classy avocado shrimp cups to sizzling bacon-wrapped jalapeños, chicken wings with spicy maple sauce to coconut petite fours, home cook Timothy W. Lawrence shows how anyone can whip up an amazing spread of small treats for any gathering.   Here’s a sampling of the more than 50 recipes included:   


 Lobster and Fruit Cocktails 
 Satay Chicken Skewers 
 Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Maple Sauce 
 Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil 
 Baked Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Quesadillas 
 Pulled Pork Sliders 
 Fried Stuffed Jalapeños 
 S’mores Bites Mini Parfaits 
 Frozen Lime Cups 
 Berry Turnovers 
 Mini Chipwiches 
 Pineapple Rum Cocktails 
 Strawberry Banana Pineapple Smoothies    



Whether it's game night, a bridal shower, or a spur-of-the-moment get-together, Petite Eats makes entertaining fun and easy.