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:
 

• Santa Hat & Rudolph Pancake Bites
• Candy Cane & Snowman Caprese Bites
• Bow-Tie Antipasto Bites
• Midnight Kiss Cookie Bites
• Eggs Benedict Bites
• Mini Manicotti Bites
• Ramen Bites
• Taco Salad Cups
• Banana Split Bites
• Birthday Cake Cookie Bites with Party Hats
• 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.

Maegan Brown (aka The BakerMama) is the bestselling cookbook author of Beautiful Boards, Spectacular Spreads, and Brilliant Bites. Her popular food blog, TheBakerMama.com, features hundreds of her tasty recipes and creative meal ideas. She loves to entertain with ease and is passionate about inspiring others to create delicious moments with their loved ones. Maegan lives in Dallas with her husband and four children. The kitchen is the heart of their home and they love welcoming others into it. You can follow her on Instagram @thebakermama.