Tables & Spreads

From the author of the bestselling Platters & Boards comes a beautifully photographed recipe collection and styling guide that shows you how to easily create lovely, abundant spreads for every occasion.Tables & Spreads is a must-have cookbook and resourceful styling guide from bestselling author Shelly Westerhausen. Here are more than 60 easy-to-prepare recipes plus behind-the-scenes insight into creating a beautiful, inviting table for every occasion, including tips on choosing a theme, styling your food in creative ways, and achieving that "e;wow factor"e; with linens, flowers, music, and more. There are 20 visually striking spreads that range from Ladies Night Lettuce Wraps to a Christmas Morning Dutch Baby Party, Dips for Dinner, and a Boozy Bloody Mary Bar. Rich with gorgeous and instructive photography, Tables & Spreads is inspiring yet totally accessible, perfect for home cooks who like to host gatherings of all sizes, and those who loved Shelly's first book, Platters & Boards. Complete with timelines, shopping lists, diagrams, and more, this book includes all the tools you need to make every meal delicious and unforgettable.*; NEXT LEVEL ENTERTAINING: Tables & Spreads takes easy entertaining to the next level with additional recipes and robust guidance on casual styling of beautiful platters and tables for any number of guests.*; ON TREND: The simple but impactful guidelines in this book speak to the way people are eating and entertaining todayoften casually, with beautiful presentation, and a "e;help yourself"e; mentality. This book teaches us how to do that elegantly and create gorgeous grazing tables whether you're preparing a "e;snack dinner"e; for one, a family brunch, or a large-scale wedding or holiday table.*; FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Anyone can make successful, beautiful spreads with these easy-to-follow guidelines and visual inspiration. These grazing spreads offer low-effort, high-impact results with easily sourced ingredients to feed a crowd-perfect for anyone that loves to eat and entertain.Perfect for:*; Fans of Shelly Westerhausen and of Platters & Boards*; Ina Garten and Martha Stewart fans who are always looking for creative & tasty ideas*; People who seek inspiration in tablescaping, arranging, menus, and party inspirations