{"product_id":"ill-bring-the-apps-bites-bowls-boards-beverages","title":"I'll Bring the Apps: Bites, Bowls, Boards \u0026 Beverages","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMarissa Mullen\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of That Cheese Plate and creator of the Cheese By Numbers method, and she has been widely credited with launching the modern cheese plate phenomenon. She is the bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThat Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life \u003c\/i\u003e(2020) and \n\u003ci\u003eThat Cheese Plate Wants to Party \u003c\/i\u003e(2023), and her work has been featured in the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e Food \u0026amp; Wine, \u003c\/i\u003e and on the \n\u003ci\u003eToday Show\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. You can find Marissa on Instagram at @ThatCheesePlate. She is based in the Hudson Valley, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSample TOC: \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e THE STARTING COURSE \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e COME HUNGRY, STAY A WHILE \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e APPS: AN ACRONYM \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e BALANCING FLAVORS \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e BITES \n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Potato Pancakes with a Smoky Twist \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sausage, Pepper and Onion Bites \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Summer Shrimp Cups \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e BOWLS \n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Whipped Feta Dip - Two Ways \n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Herby Lemon with Spring Produce \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Swirled Roasted Beet and Maple Carrots \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pineapple Cowboy Caviar \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Autumn Harvest Salad \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e BOARDS \n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Feels Like Spring Plate \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Goat Cheese Galette with Prosciutto and Spring Veggies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Early Riser Plate \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e BEVERAGES \n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dirty Vodka Martini with DIY Garnish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The TCP (Tequila, Club, Pineapple) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gin and Blackberry Tonic \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e MENUS \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e ACKNOWLEDGMENTS \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e INDEX \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Bring on the apps! Marissa's smart, stylish take is a celebration of how we love to eat today.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKerry Diamond, founder of Cherry Bombe Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Marissa's beautiful book has completely shifted my perspective on appetizers from just a side focus to the full meal. Filled with thoughtful combinations, from flavors to full appetizer menus, this book is bursting with creative, delicious ideas, and I've already bookmarked (too) many!\" -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJustine Doiron, New York Times bestselling author of Justine Snacks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"As someone who arrives at every party ravenously hungry, delicious and satisfying apps are \n\u003ci\u003every \u003c\/i\u003eimportant to me. I now have a new standard to hold all other apps to: Marissa has raised the bar with her new book.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Pelosi (aka GrossyPelosi), New York Times bestselling author of Let's Party\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"There are no fussy garnishes or foams here--just simple formulas, tips, and tricks for how to feast with your eyes first. Whether it's a pinwheel appetizer or her specialty, a cheese plate, Marissa has made sure it's gorgeous, packed with flavor, and attainable for even the most timid of home cooks.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaroline Chambers, author of the Substack and New York Times bestseller What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Marissa Mullen is the grande dame of cheese boards, and her cheese-by-numbers method basically changed the way we present cheeses.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Anyone who loves cheese should look to content creator and author Marissa Mullen for tips on building a cheese board.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTODAY.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Marissa's cookbook is an invitation to relax and enjoy irresistible apps and satisfying sips while making cherished memories. She cleverly unlocks the secret to hosting through thoughtful yet effortless recipes everyone will love.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarolina Gelen, New York Times bestselling and James Bear Award winning author of Pass the Plate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Party hosts, especially those looking for tips to streamline prep, will delight in these craveable and shareable recipes.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"With its overall focus on presenting carefully made spreads of bite-sized foods and enjoying good company, this is a great book for anyone who enjoys hosting or aspires to.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn appetizing cookbook where each recipe can start the party!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Appetizers are low lift, high reward, and always a crowd pleaser. So why not make them the whole party? In \n\u003ci\u003eI'll Bring the Apps\u003c\/i\u003e, Marissa Mullen does exactly that, proving she knows much more than just cheese. Each of these 75 recipes takes into consideration her next great entertaining mantra, the \n\u003cb\u003eAPPS\u003c\/b\u003e method: Ambiance, Presentation, Pairing, and Space. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You'll find recipes for \n\u003ci\u003eBites\u003c\/i\u003e, such as \n\u003cb\u003eSummer Shrimp Cups\u003c\/b\u003e and \n\u003cb\u003eSavory Jammy Onion Toasts;\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBowls\u003c\/i\u003e, like \n\u003cb\u003eTarragon Egg Salad\u003c\/b\u003e and \n\u003cb\u003eSweet and Spicy Whipped Brie\u003c\/b\u003e; \n\u003ci\u003eBoards\u003c\/i\u003e (obviously) that go well beyond Marissa's signature, including the \n\u003cb\u003eSalumi Pinwheel Platter\u003c\/b\u003e and \n\u003cb\u003eTruffle Cheddar Breakfast Quesadillas\u003c\/b\u003e; and, of course, \n\u003ci\u003eBeverages\u003c\/i\u003e to round it all out-- \n\u003cb\u003eDark Chocolate Tequila Espresso Martini\u003c\/b\u003e, anybody? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Marissa suggests pairings for every individual dish, as well as full menu spreads, making this book your new go-to guide for weekend brunches, lively game nights, al fresco happy hours, and the start to any great meal. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by the casual way we gather today, \n\u003ci\u003eI'll Bring the Apps\u003c\/i\u003e empowers you to mix, match, and create stunning presentations with ease. 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