Presents inspirational and achievable ideas for creating boards--interactive and low-key elegant ways of presenting food--that are sure to be a hit and will help you step-up your presentation skills. "When it comes to entertaining there's nothing as crowd pleasing and visually impressive as a well thought out grazing board. So much more than just cheese and cured meat--these edible displays are an approachable and elegant way of presenting food....

"This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all of the most popular cake decorating techniques, including piped frosting, fondant, and hand modeled figures. For each technique, there is an overview of the tools and materials used and complete instructions with photos. The organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 600 full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects allow the reader to try the techniques...

Everyone knows that serving a pie for dessert makes guests happy. And serving one with a beautifully designed crust that makes guests swoon is even better. Pies can be as stunningly attractive as the most decorative cakes with the use of some basic techniques and the appropriate care when working with pie dough. The recipes and techniques in this book give any home baker the tools to create breathtaking works of pie art. From preparation of the dough...

Learn the art of food styling with olives, grapes, cheese, jam, crackers, nuts and other treats with Melissa Francis' charcuterie board recipe book Boards and Bites.Be the hostess with the mostest! Learn the secrets of great food styling to elevate your charcuterie board creations. Boards and Bites is the perfect book for novice and experienced board creators alike. With accessible recipes and instructions, Melissa Francis shows readers how to create...

Create Mason jar gifts with layers of ingredients topped with eye-catching fabric or decorative twine or ribbon. Over fifty recipes with instruction on what size jar to use, how to layer the ingredients, and finishing touches.

Amanda Freitag is a master at knocking out fabulous meals in her restaurant kitchen and on the set of Food Network's Chopped and Iron Chef America. But until recently, she was totally intimidated to cook at home in her tiny apartment kitchen, relating to the fears of many home cooks. She realized she wasn't alone! She set out to help other home cooks and created a list of restaurant-quality recipes that shine in the home kitchen. The Chef Next Door...

"Venerated caterer Peter Callahan is credited with inventing the mini bites that are ubiquitous at high-end gatherings. But his events go far beyond that. In Passed and Plated, Peter compiles his 30 plus years of entertaining experience into one practical guide for serving visually stunning and palate-electrifying food in new ways. He invites us into his world of whimsy and wit, sharing brand-new signature hors d'oeuvres and expanding his repertoire...