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Lebanese Lunch

Lebanese Lunch

Lebanese Lunch, Boards, Platters, Plates: Recipes for Entertaining, Sharing, and Snacking by Maria Zizka. Photography by Erin Scott.

Boards, Platters, Plates: Recipes for Entertaining, Sharing, and Snacking by Maria Zizka.

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

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Cookbook Review: Platters and Boards

Platters and Boards

Platers and Boards is the guide to entertaining with effortless style. Celebrated author and food blogger 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.

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