Platters and Boards: Beautiful, Casual Spreads for Every Occasion (Appetizer Cookbooks, Dinner Party Planning Books, Food Presentation Books) - book cover
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  • Publisher : Chronicle Books; Illustrated edition
  • Published : 20 Mar 2018
  • Pages : 224
  • ISBN-10 : 1452164150
  • ISBN-13 : 9781452164151
  • Language : English

Platters and Boards: Beautiful, Casual Spreads for Every Occasion (Appetizer Cookbooks, Dinner Party Planning Books, Food Presentation Books)

Bestselling cookbook shares the secrets to easy, attractive, and delicious spreads

With 40 contemporary spreads to graze on presented with gorgeous photography, easy recipes, and helpful tips

An inspiring resource for throwing unforgettable get-togethers:Platters and Boards is the guide to entertaining with effortless style. Author Shelly Westerhausen shares the secrets to creating casually chic spreads anyone can make and everyone will enjoy (and envy). Organized by time of day, 40 contemporary arrangements are presented with gorgeous photography, easy-to-prepare recipes, suggested meat and drink pairings, and notes on preparation and presentation.With recipes and presentation ideas for breakfast, brunch, appetizer, antipasto, charcuterie, and cheese boards to share with friends and familyMakes an inspiring bridal shower, housewarming, or hostess giftCelebrated cookbook author and food blogger Shelly Westerhausen is the author of Vegetarian Heartland and the founder of the blog Vegetarian VenturesFans of Shelly Westerhausen's other books, such as Tables & Spreads, or books like Cook Beautiful, The Art of the Cheese Plate, InStyle Parties, Magnolia Table, and Cravings will love Platters and Boards.

A visual cornucopia of a cookbook with 40 contemporary arrangements presented with gorgeous photography, easy recipes, and helpful tips including:Tips on portioningGuides to picking surfaces and vesselsRecommendations for pairing complementary textures and flavorsA handy chart featuring board suggestions for a variety of occasions from holiday parties to baby showers

Readers Top Reviews

AngelaMrs. Marion Ba
Did not like a single presentation. Waste of money in terms of any inspiration for creating a platter for Christmas.
Ms. E.K.
This was bought as a gift and I know the recipient has used several of the recipes and I have enjoyed quite a few when I was visiting. So even if people do 'Platters' regularly there is something new to try
JAF
We gave this book to a family member who is a millennial and very knowledgeable about food and nutrition. She loved the book as a birthday gift ! A few weeks later, she selected one recipe from the book and we bought those ingredients to her family Christmas dinner. Every generation found something to love in that recipe, including little ones ! Photos of this book and the cheese board are now in the family album. My thanks to you for a beautiful book !