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 "wow
factor" 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 today--often casually, with
beautiful presentation, and a "help yourself" mentality. This book
teaches us how to do that elegantly and create gorgeous grazing tables
whether you're preparing a "snack dinner" 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
