Brilliant Bites

WOW your family and friends with miniature versions of all their favorite foods. These 75 appetizers are easy to shop for and prepare, for effortless, kid-friendly entertaining. In Brilliant Bites, Maegan Brown (aka The BakerMama)—the best-selling author of Beautiful Boards—has created and curated visually exciting and deliciously enticing finger foods for parties and special occasions, breakfast and brunch, everyday snacks and meals, dessert, and her specialty—holiday-themed bites. Designed to be simple from start to finish, these perfectly portioned apps contain minimal, easy-to-find ingredients, can be enjoyed in one or two bites, and require no plates or utensils—so shopping, eating, and cleanup are a cinch. You’ll have time to relax and enjoy the little things…and bites. Whatever the occasion, these munchies will have everyone oohing and aahing and begging for more. After all, who can resist cute food. Offering a perfect mix of classic comfort foods and clever concoctions, you’ll be coming back to this essential entertaining reference again and again. With a stunning photo for each recipe, the bites include:Pancake Taco Bites. Cinnamon Sugar Cruffin Bites. Jack-o’-Lantern Mac ’n’ Cheese Bites. Mummy Meatballs. Monster Cookie Balls. Pumpkin Pie Bites. Thanksgiving Cracker Bites. Ramen Bites. Deep Dish Pizza Bites. Salted Caramel Molten Chocolate Cake Bites. And much more. Including 11 Savvy Sips—creative cocktails and mocktails to pair with your appetizers—these easy-to-make recipes can be enjoyed alone or mixed and matched to suit the occasion. Whatever you choose from this treasure trove of entertaining ideas, it is guaranteed to make a big impression on your friends and family. Discover even more inspiring food presentation ideas from The BakerMama in Beautiful Boards and Spectacular Spreads.