Boards

Turn having people over into a casual affair—and make it look good, too. The team at America's Test Kitchen show you the right way to create amazing food boards!

In Boards: Stylish Spreads for Casual Gatherings, professional food stylist, ATK cast member, and entertaining enthusiast Elle Simone Scott shares her tips for creating photo-worthy spreads, letting you in on trade secrets ranging from plating techniques to how she keeps things looking fresh on set (and all party long). Across 35 boards you’ll find over 150 of ATK’s foolproof recipes to build your board around or add that special homemade touch, from a platter-worthy Steak Frites to better-than-storebought dips, and everything in-between.

These days, a grazing board is so much more than just cheese and cured meat—it’s an interactive and low-key yet elegant way of presenting food. Show off your effortless entertaining style with showstopping conversation-starting spreads that are sure to impress your guests.

This timely and practical book offers clear instruction on stylish presentation, classic elements of balance and visual appeal, as well as showing you how to create your own board ideas, from casual to elegant. She even gives helpful tips for choosing your level of involvement, whether you’re in the mood to cook or you'd rather pick everything up at the grocery store (or something in between).

Boards: Stylish Spreads for Casual Gatherings by America's Test Kitchen. Published by Random House. Hardcover. 288 Pages.

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