Hosting a big party can be a lot of work, and preparing food for a crowd can be difficult. In his third book in the Everyone Can Cook series, Eric Akis helps hosts everywhere. Everyone Can Cook Appetizers offers delicious recipes that are easy to follow and easy to make -- giving any home cook the confidence to create a party platter.

By including drinks and recipes for all sorts of occasions, Akis offers a party menu for any festive event, complete with classy canapés, Asian appetizers, pâtés, dips and, of course, desserts. Recipes include: