Staff Pick
Take a break from planning your party and let Shelly Westerhausen (of blog Vegetarian Ventures) and Wyatt Worcel (meat expert, food hand model, leftover eater, and partner of Westerhausen) pull together menus that are tasty, beautiful, and easy to make. Meant to be served simply on a board, charger, or tray, the meals run the gamut from Brunch for a Crowd to the Date Night Spread. Each platter is filled with easily found premade grocery items, with only one recipe to make per platter, making this cookbook a boon for the busy gourmet and a blessing for the beginning cook who wants to serve guests a killer spread. A favorite of mine is the Lazy Dinner Smorgasbord, where the key element to making this presentation sing is the simple and savory Tomato-Thyme Jam. Platters and Boards is an easy way to provide your guests with a fun casual meal. Recommended By Tracey T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
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 family
• Makes an inspiring bridal shower, housewarming, or hostess gift
Celebrated cookbook author and food blogger Shelly Westerhausen is the author of
Vegetarian Heartland and the founder of the blog Vegetarian Ventures
Fans of 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 portioning
• Guides to picking surfaces and vessels
• Recommendations for pairing complementary textures and flavors
• A handy chart featuring board suggestions for a variety of occasions from holiday parties to baby showers