Brilliant Bites: 75 Amazing Small Bites for Any Occasion

by Maegan Brown

Overview

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:

• Eggs Benedict Bites
• Muffins with Mom Mini Muffins Many Ways
• Charcuterie Board Cracker Bites
• Ramen Bites
• Bacon Mac ’n’ Cheese Jalapeno Bites
• Banana Split Bites
• Birthday Cake Cookie Bites with Party Hats
• Strawberry Shortcake 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631069635
Publisher:	Rock Point
Publication date:	09/12/2023
Pages:	200
Sales rank:	32,517
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

A Message from Meagan
What You’ll Need
Planning and Serving the Bites
 
Party Bites
Baked Bloomin' Onion Bites
Cacio e Pepe Bites
Charcuterie Board Cracker Bites
Chicken Fajita Bites
Chicken Parmesan Meatball Bites
Chopped Kale Caesar Salad Bowl Bites
Elote Bites
Enchilada Egg Roll Bites
Meatball Lasagna Bites
Mini Manicotti Bites
Pad Thai Bites
Ramen Bites
Spicy Salmon Sushi Rice Taco Bites
Steak Frites Bites
Taco Salad Bites
Wedge Salad Bites
 
Holiday Bites
Birthday Cake Cookie Bites
Party Hat Bites
Valentine Love Bug Bites
King Cake Bites
Pot o’ Gold Rainbow Pretzel Bites
Shamrock Pretzel Bites
Easter Bunny Cookie Bites
“Muffins with Mom” Bites Many Ways
“Donuts with Dad” Maple Bacon Biscuit Bites
Patriotic Pie Bites
Jack-o’-Lantern Mac ‘n’ Cheese Bites
Mummy Meatballs
Monster Cookie Ball Bites
Pumpkin Pie Bites
Thanksgiving Cracker Bites
Snowman Caprese Bites
Candy Cane Shrimp Cocktail Caprese Bites
Santa Hat Pancake Stacks
Rudolph Pancake Roll-Up Bites
Midnight Kiss Cookies
Bow Tie Antipasto Bites
 
Breakfast Bites
Apple Fritter Bites
Avocado Toast Bites
Blueberry Streusel Muffin-Top Bites
Breakfast Burrito Roll-Up Bites
Chocolate Hazelnut Babka Bites
Cinnamon Sugar Cruffin Bites
Dutch Baby Bites
Eggs Benedict Bites
Pancake Taco Bites
Smoked Salmon Bagel Bites
Strawberry Toaster Pastry Bites
 
Snack Bites
After School Snack Ball Bites
Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese–Stuffed Jalapeño Bites
Bean and Cheese Burrito Bites
BLT Grilled Cheese Bites
Buffalo Chicken Celery Bites
Deep-Dish Pizza Bites
Frito Chili Pie Bites
Fro-Yo Fruit Bites
Loaded Baked Potato Chip Bites
Monte Cristo Cracker Bites
Movie Night Popcorn Bites
PB&J–Stuffed Date Bites
 
Dessert Bites
Apple Pie Bites
Baklava Bites
Banana Pudding Bites
Banana Split Bites
Brookie Bites
Chocolate Cheesecake–Stuffed Strawberry Bites
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cannoli Bites
Coconut Key Lime Pie Bites
Crêpe Bites
Oreo Blizzard Bites
Peanut Butter Pie Bites
Salted Caramel Molten-Chocolate Cake Bites
Strawberry Shortcake Bites
 
Savvy Sips
Boozy Eggnog Bites
Dirty Dill Martini
Espresso S'mores-tini
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade–Swirled Daiquiri
Mango Mai Tai
Mistletoe Margarita
Orange Creamsicle Mimosa
Piña Colada Popsicle Shots
Pumpkin Paloma
The Fashionable Fig (Old Fashioned)
The Sage Bee
Verde Maria
 
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author
 

Editorial Reviews

"Bite-sized food is described by The BakerMama blogger Brown (Beautiful Boards) as "meant to be enjoyed in one or two mouth bites" and "eaten with your fingers or decorative food pick." These tiny treats can be used for snacking, for parties, or for children. The food presented here goes beyond the typical charcuterie board fare, and there are many unique and adorable recipe ideas. The book is divided into thematic sections, such as "Breakfast Bites" and "Dessert Bites" and also includes a selection of inventive cocktail recipes. While some of the recipes require slightly more finesse and the skills of someone with a degree of experience in the kitchen, most are pretty straightforward and simple, so they will not be intimidating to cooking or baking novices. The ingredients tend to be common items that can be found in standard U.S. grocery stores and won't require readers to hunt them down at specialty stores. The pictures are colorful and exciting as well. VERDICT This book is an excellent addition to any collection, a standout in a vast sea of snack and charcuterie board cookbooks"—Heather Sheahan, Library Journal Starred Review

“Delicious and dazzling finger foods” —Us Weekly

"Such a beautifully done book…filled with every bite-sized food you can imagine! The perfect gift!”—Kathryn Schwarzenegger

“Perfect for parties and special occasions” —Morning Honey

“SO delicious” —Good Morning Texas

From the Publisher

★ 07/01/2023

Bite-sized food is described by The BakerMama blogger Brown (Beautiful Boards) as "meant to be enjoyed in one or two mouth bites" and "eaten with your fingers or decorative food pick." These tiny treats can be used for snacking, for parties, or for children. The food presented here goes beyond the typical charcuterie board fare, and there are many unique and adorable recipe ideas. The book is divided into thematic sections, such as "Breakfast Bites" and "Dessert Bites" and also includes a selection of inventive cocktail recipes. While some of the recipes require slightly more finesse and the skills of someone with a degree of experience in the kitchen, most are pretty straightforward and simple, so they will not be intimidating to cooking or baking novices. The ingredients tend to be common items that can be found in standard U.S. grocery stores and won't require readers to hunt them down at specialty stores. The pictures are colorful and exciting as well. VERDICT This book is an excellent addition to any collection, a standout in a vast sea of snack and charcuterie board cookbooks.—Heather Sheahan

Library Journal