Boards & Spreads

  I received a copy of this release from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Title: Boards & Spreads

Author: Yasmin Fahr

Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Release Date: 8.23.22

Publisher’s Summary 

Feast upon more than 65 recipes for platters and boards, including dinner-worthy spreads, appetizers, breakfast, snacks, and more inspiration for anytime-eating

Boards All Day presents more than sixty-five recipes for beautiful, delicious boards and epic spreads for sharing-friendly meals, from breakfast through dinner. Going far beyond the standard cheese board or charcuterie board, here you will find countless ideas for how to create colorful platters and spreads with easy, flavorful recipes to fill them, like the Italian Aperitivo Board with Crispy Prosciutto Caprese; Any-Night Tacos with super-quick sheet pan shrimp, and rotisserie chicken that you spice up yourself; and breakfast spreads like the make-your-own Egg Pita Sandwich Board. Even drinks can be served board-style, whether it's a Bloody Mary Bar or the DIY Daytime Drinks set-up for a crowd. Plus, there are plenty of quick recipes for dips, snacks, and other fun add-ons that you'll turn to time and time again for countless meals, like Za'atar Flatbread, Smashed Olives, Quick-Pickled Shallots and Jalapenos, and Two-Minute Feta Dip.

Whether you're looking for a snackable spread or grazing board to serve when having people over, searching for the perfect food to share for an outdoor get-together, or simply looking for easy-to-make recipes that you can throw together on a whim, Boards All Day is full of ideas for turning everyday ingredients into festive, low-effort meals.

My Review

From breakfast to dinner and anytime in between, Yasmin Fahr has you covered for whatever you're craving. I will be a bit picky to say that a lot of the suggested offerings are simply a variety of dishes served family style...on a board. The title isn't necessarily misleading, however, I think many people picture a charcuterie or cheese display when they think of a "board" and they will be disappointed if they are expecting photos and tips for creating those.