Gigi's Party Bites: Southern Appetizer Recipes for Every Gathering

Southern Appetizer Recipes for Every Gathering, by Precious Silas

Gigi's Party Bites is special to me. For birthdays, my children and grandchildren always get to choose what they want to eat, and whatever the request is, I always make it. Or for any occasion at all, I'm always throwing in something, and cooking these bites is one of my favorite ways to spend time with my grandkids and make a lot of memories.

Come hungry, baby. Some of my happiest memories are of a full house, folks laughing in the kitchen and somebody sneaking a deviled egg before the platter even hits the table. You don't need a big fancy dinner to bring people together. A few good little bites will do it.

This 41-page ebook (PDF) holds 23 appetizer recipes, the ones I make for my own parties plus the Southern party classics every good spread needs. It is the companion to Gigi's Southern Kitchen, and every recipe has servings, ingredients, simple steps and a Gigi's tip.

Inside you will find:

• 9 of Gigi's own: deviled eggs five ways, hot wings with five sauces, tuna ceviche, chicken bacon ranch sliders, mini cheeseburger sliders, my homemade meatballs in brown gravy, mini seven-layer dip cups, bacon-wrapped shrimp and blackened salmon bites on toothpicks.
• 14 Southern party classics: dips, Gulf Coast bites, party skewers and a charcuterie board guide.
• Party planning pages: how much to make per guest and what you can fix ahead.
• Extras: a party grocery list and a My Party Favorites page to write down your own.

I cook by feel, so where you see "suggested, adjust to taste" next to an amount, that is my starting point. Taste as you go and make it yours.

Now open the door, set out the plates and let them come on in.

With love from my kitchen to yours, Gigi