Boards, Platters, Plates - by Maria Zizka (Hardcover)

About the Book

More than 30 platters and boards for every occasion--from a casual lunch to a generous party offering--with recipes for individual components and information on how to build the perfect spread.

Book Synopsis

Casual, Vibrant, Delicious

Choose from a dazzling collection of thirty beautiful, well-crafted boards, whether you're serving a group of two or ten. Try Catalonian Summer with romesco, charred green onions, anchovy toasts, and Manchego for an intimate outdoor gathering. Make a dinner of the Korean BBQ platter with bulgogi-style beef, lettuce cups, gochujang dipping sauce, and kimchi. Or go straight for the sweets with a dessert like S'mores Without a Campfire. Plus, check out the party-size boards for your next holiday or celebration.

Start with the four principles for creating the right board for any occasion:

1. Looks matter
2. Stay flexible
3. Make it fun to eat
4. Embrace store-bought components

You'll find that every meal becomes one worth sharing.

Review Quotes

"Share the pleasure. Pick-and-mix platters are perfect for picnics and relaxed alfresco lunches--and the options are endless."
--YOU magazine, The Mail on Sunday

About the Author

Maria Zizka is the author of numerous award-winning cookbooks. She studied biology at UC Berkeley and food culture at UNISG in northern Italy, where she now teaches as a visiting lecturer. She was named by Forbes as one of the most influential people under 30 in the world of food and drink. Zizka lives and cooks in the Berkeley Hills with her husband and two sons.