Hooray! A Teeny Tiny food party full of adorable bite sized snacks. Could anything be more fun? As a longtime lover of mini things, I was thrilled when asked to host a party using some mini recipes from the new cookbook “Tiny Food Party” by Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park. Their new cookbook is full of adorable finger food, mini bites and treats. I couldn’t wait to get started!
I decided to merge my party with my monthly book club meeting so my girl friends could nosh on these snacks while we spent hours discussing literature and current events. (More like 10 minutes talking about the book and the rest of the time talking about boys.) I even invited them to bring tiny food as well and it helped build our menu into a really delicious spread.
For my friends I made:
-Cucumber Cups filled with White Bean Garlic Dip
-Mini Caprese Bites
-Mini Savory Scones
-Mac & Cheese Bites
-Mini White Chocolate Cheesecakes with Apple Cinnamon Compote
My friend Melissa also brought mini bundt cakes and artichoke tarts that I wasn’t able to photograph. It was the perfect amount for an after-work get together with wine and good conversation. And everyone loved how cute and mini everything was. It makes it a lot easier to keep going back for more!
The nice thing about so many of these recipes is that you can prepare them in advance and assemble or bake them right before your guests arrive. The cold dishes were made early in the day, the cheesecakes were done the day before, the mac & cheese was prepped and in the fridge ready to bake, and I honestly threw the scones into the mix an hour before people arrived! I was convinced we didn’t have enough on the menu so I whipped them up in no time. Talk about a stress free party! The cookbook is great about letting you know which recipes can be prepared ahead of time for easy planning!
The cookbook is full of inspiration to help you plan a menu for a party of your own. I adapted most of these recipes for one reason or another, but really relied on the cookbook for ideas. My two favorites were the creamy white chocolate cheesecakes which were put over the top with the apple cinnamon compote. (The original recipe uses blueberry compote but I wanted to keep it seasonal.) Also the Mac & Cheese bites were just as good as they sound. Instead of deep frying them, I made a baked version which was just as creamy and delicious.
Check back tomorrow and Friday for those two recipes!
Erin says
How fun!! Can’t wait for the recipe for the Mac and Cheese bites!
Jrodtang says
Yum! I now have an urge to throw a mini food party!
Sarah G. says
These are adorable!
Nicole says
OMG how cute! :) Great ideas!
Stephanie says
Oh, these are way too cute!! Looks like a great way to serve food for tons of people. =)
Lisa says
love it!! thanks for posting
Sue says
adorable treats – what a good idea…….
Wendyky says
Tiny food, how cute! Great idea!
Clara says
How cute! I would love to read this book.
Bridget says
Aww, how cute!
Meshellfaith says
What a great idea! Looks delish!
Beth Gallagher says
I LOVE tiny food! Had a tiny dessert party not too long ago, and my family’s favorite is tiny eclairs. :) Thanks for the ideas and the chance to win such a cool book!
Lani says
Love these! Great idea for a party!
Pat says
WOWWWWWWwwwww! The Mini White Chocolate Cheesecakes with Apple Cinnamon Compote look amazing :) I always prepare food for my friends’ parties. This book will be of great help!
Camille says
Yum these look good! I’d love to have the book :)
Angie says
Look at the whole spread of cute finger food!
Gisele Rentas says
Amazing spread, who said bigger was better????
Laura says
SO cute! Love it!
Mimi says
Those are the cutest tiny foods! Love it!
Charlotte T. says
those are all so adorable and delicious-looking! what a fantastic idea. i would love to get my fingers on that book. :)
Kara D says
Those cheesecakes look awesome!
Peggy says
Very cute ideas.
Palmateer Ashley says
Love that everything is one bite and easy to eat while mingling.
Bonnie Harkey says
I would love to win! Tiny desserts and food are so pleasant to look at and just feel like a little “party in your mouth”. Thank you for the give-away! Love reading about what you are making and creating next!!
Karrie says
Love the cute mini foods!
fatzaz says
Oh my goodness, these all look so tasty! I would love to have a party and serve up all kinds of these goodies!
Elyse says
I will also be hosting a book club meeting shortly. Your menu inspired to me to make some mini snacks and treats. Would love to win the book for more inspiration and recipes!
Stephanieproberts says
I threw a “Fancy Finger Foods” party last year and it was a hit! Would love to do it again and try out some new recipes featured in this book.
CMO says
This is such a good idea – I love it!
April says
These look AMAZING! They are so adorable, my friends would love these! Thanks for the giveaway!
Kate says
What a cute idea! I’d love to host a tiny food party and make a ton of these recipes :)
wendyof says
The mini mac and cheese bites and the cheesecakes look just amazing. Plus everything you made looks like things even I could do! Thanks!
Amy CookingAdventures says
Very cute! What a fun party theme!
Julianne says
OMG!! This cookbook is just my style!! I would love to win it, but if I don’t, I’m definitely buying it!!
Genevieve says
This cookbook would be perfect for getting ideas for parties and potlucks!
mel says
o my goodness i’m obsessed with tiny things- makes everything yummier and cuter :) these are such fun treats!
Stephanie says
Oh my gosh – so cute! I think the girls’ next food club night will have to be Mini Food themed :) Would LOVE to win this book, although if not, I’ll send it to my boyfriend with a little note saying “hint, hint, our anniversary is coming up and you haven’t bought a present yet!” :)
Cori says
I would like to try one of each of those please! This cookbook is a great idea, thanks for sharing!
Nancyscleaning says
New recipes to brighten the holidays…bring it on. Holiday to remember w/ my Marine son coming home for a week and a chance to win your awesome recipe book
Boyslovehawaii says
I love all of your recopies! I’ve tried a few and the cinnamon rolls were my all time favorite. Super easy & delicious! I’m so grateful that I found your site! Keep posting! I check back all the time. <3
Boyslovehawaii says
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JLev16 says
Mac and cheese bites! Looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try some of these!
Hellocristal says
Caprese Bites my all time favorite. I must get this book. Those homemade pop tarts on the book’s cover looks amazing.
mstrandj says
Mini muffins would be a great way to add a sweet bite!
C Vandenbrink says
What an adorable idea!
Carol says
My son loves all things miniature–this looks like a great book! Thanks for sharing.
barbara n says
I love to serve small bites as appetizers when the neighbors get together
blynn says
the mini mac & cheese bites look positively divine.
Rick S. says
This cookbook could be the answer to my prayers. Unfortunately I don’t have a gift for coming up with appetizers like these on my own. Just the sampling of tiny bites that I see already are perfect for so many social gatherings. Of course, in front of the tv at home, as well.
jaminator81 says
Absolutely love doing appetizers and finger food. I’d really enjoy this cookbook
Susan P says
Looks like the book contains lots of new and refreshing recipes! Would love to win it!
Lori says
I can’t wait to try the Mac and cheese bites!
Sharon A. says
These mini bites look so cute! And delicious!!
Would love to win the cookbook – I’m always looking for recipes for fun bite-sized appetizer to bring to parties, etc. :)
Fitkist says
The mini cucumbers look so beautiful! The Mini Caprese Salads on a toothpick are sure to be a hit though!
But, I am sort of bummed you did not make those mini-pop tarts on the cover there. Adorable.
Melissa
http://www.fitkist.com
Audra says
Aw- maybe I’ll try them at a later time!
Kim says
this book looks adorable! so many great ideas!
Corisa says
I love all your recipes ! Your pictures always look so delicious!
lisaelaine says
I’m always looking for new app ideas to bring to my book club and these look great. The mac & cheese especially. Thanks for sharing this book!
Darreldad65 says
Sounds like some yummy treats…
Julieb144 says
Those look great! And what a perfect theme for a bash. I think I just may have to try that one!!
nattie04 says
looks yummy
The Food Hound says
I love this!! I always struggle with fun, easy, elegant bites for my annual Gluhwein party. I would LOVE to check out that cookbook. I think the cucumber bites are my favorite!
Ddurbin4 says
What a cute little cookbook! Looks like a lot of fun ideas for get togethers!
Crytzer says
Everything looks so fun and delicious!
CarolineG says
I love the idea for the Mac and Cheese, it would be great for kids!!!
Polly says
I am always looking for new ideas for entertaining. This book is just what I need
Becky says
I love little bites of things! This is totally my kind of cookbook!
MaryB says
Love tiny food! These look great. Thanks for offering the giveaway.
Curtinfamily07 says
I would love to win this! Thank you for having the giveaway!
Jordan says
I would love this cookbook, looks so precious!!
Tania says
great ideas for the upcoming season, this book would be so helpful..
Cristina Rojas says
Your food is always so pretty!! And I love tiny food! Anytime there is a gathering, I am whipping up tiny food to serve to guests. Tiny food is actually very common in my country- called Boquitas, which translates to “tiny mouths”. I love the name and i love tiny food. Would LOVE to add this book and make some american boquitas for my family when they visit us in the USA.
Jill Downer says
What a great party idea! Love this! And the blog in general :)
Cassie says
That book would come in handy for so many things. Love the mac and cheese bites, and that they’re baked! Everything looks soo yummy!
Rachel Jaggers says
How fun and cute! I would love to serve these little treats up!
Jan R says
I would love to win this…PLEASE!
KIM says
Sampler menu – love that idea!! I say it in restaurants all the time – I wish they had a sampler menu because I want a bite that, and a bite of that, and a bite of that.
Emma says
i love mini things!! i hope i win!
Sharon says
I found this book on Amazon, and already put it on my list of cookbooks I’d love to get.. thanks!
Veronica Rabadan says
yum! i love those mini foods! anything mini always tastes good, right?? :)
Thomas says
Such a cute cookbook!!!
Thomas says
Such a cute cookbook!!!
Felizabalos says
Hi! I’m new to the food blogging world (reading not writing)! I just found your site and am loving it! I’ve already found many useable recipes! Yay! And, thanks!
folasade says
Oooh i hope i win. That mac n cheese is cute
Nancy P. says
Mini baked mac and cheese bites look great!
Stephanie J says
I can’t wait to try the mac and cheese and the cheesecake….I hope I win!
Sheila Leach says
These look adorable and yummy! Great way to taste a lot of things without getting too full.
bianca tang says
LOVE tiny things!!!
Keshakeke says
I love your tiny party foods! They look yummy!
Vickie says
What a fun idea! I love all things mini.
vickie@thepalmers.org
Lisa S says
Love all this tiny food!!
Holly says
What an awesome idea! I love it!
Rebecca Diane says
It all looks so good. It has actually inspired me to throw a tiny food party, and I haven’t thrown a party (other than birthday parties for my son) in almost 20 years.
Rebecca Diane says
It all looks so good. It has actually inspired me to throw a tiny food party, and I haven’t thrown a party (other than birthday parties for my son) in almost 20 years.