The key to a successful party is not just with the food-it's also with the host. You'll find detailed, sensible advice about which items you should keep in your pantry, how to contrast hot and cold dishes, how to avoid flavor monotony, and how to add height and elegance to your buffet presentations-the kind of details that make the difference between an ordinary party and a really special occasion. All of the recipes in Party Foods: Snacks and Appetizers for Easy Entertaining keep the needs of both guest and host in mind. You'll find separate chapters on hot and cold finger foods, hot and cold dips, wrapped delicacies, spreads, mousses and pates, and flavored nibblers, together with suggestions for suitable combinations, and complete party menus.