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Make mealtimes, special occasions, and holidays extra memorable with these 50 delicious, inspiring, family-friendly, and easy-to-recreate snack boards.Visually exciting and deliciously enticing, these snack boards by Maegan Brown (aka The BakerMama) move beyond (and include) classic cheese and charcuterie and are comprised of easy-to-find fresh and prepared foods, arranged in beautiful, artful, and whimsical ways (think green veggies shaped into a shamrock with a background of green, white, and orange snacks for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and a fruit-and-veggie rainbow with cracker clouds to brighten any day).The variety of foods on each board will delight everyone, and the stunning presentation will encourage kids to try foods they might normally refuse. Plus, you can make the boards ahead of time, so you can actually sit down and spend time with your loved ones. In this book, you will find boards for anytime family meals and snacks, seasons and holidays, breakfast and brunch, desserts, and entertaining and special occasions.Impress your family and friends with artful masterpieces, including:   Bagel Board Charcuterie and Cheese Board Winter Wonderland Board Valentine’s Day Board Mardi Gras Board Build-Your-Own Taco Board Grilled Cheese Board Football Board Chocolate Fondue Board Date Night In Board Along with The BakerMama’s tips to get you into the board mindset, every board is accompanied by a gorgeous, large photo and step-by-step instructions to make each one easy to recreate. Beautiful Boards is an entertaining game changer that will have you spending less time in the kitchen and more time having fun.Discover even more inspiring food presentation ideas from The BakerMama in her Beautiful Boards follow-up, Spectacular Spreads.

Take your snack boards to the next level—filling a table or kitchen counter—with these 50 delicious, inspiring, family-friendly, and easy-to-put-together food spreads and DIY bars for all occasions.The BakerMama is back! In this follow-up to her best-selling Beautiful Boards, Maegan Brown has created not just a cookbook, but an entertaining resource. Spectacular Spreads features over 250 recipes, gorgeous photography, and endless ideas that you can follow to a tee or mix and match.Discover even more of the BakerMama’s tips and tricks for effortless, stress-free, and foolproof entertaining that will impress your guests and feed a hungry crowd, all while allowing you to relax and enjoy the occasion. Visually exciting and deliciously enticing, the spreads and bars are comprised of a combination of yummy recipes and easy-to-find fresh and prepared foods.In this stunning book, you will find spreads for special occasions, holidays, breakfast and brunch, lunch and dinner, dessert, and drinks, including:   Top Your Own Waffles Top Your Own Pizza Fill Your Own Chili Bowl Valentine’s Day Kids’ Party Valentine’s Day Family Dinner Easter Brunch Cinco de Mayo Baby Shower Lunch Cookies, Cocktails & Milk The Big Game And much more! Once again, the BakerMama has innovated the world of entertaining, guaranteeing fun and memorable gatherings with your family and friends.

WOW your family and friends with miniature versions of all their favorite foods! These 75 appetizers are easy to shop for and prepare, for effortless, kid-friendly entertaining. In Brilliant Bites, Maegan Brown (aka The BakerMama)—the best-selling author of Beautiful Boards—has created and curated visually exciting and deliciously enticing finger foods for parties and special occasions, breakfast and brunch, everyday snacks and meals, dessert, and her specialty—holiday-themed bites.Designed to be simple from start to finish, these perfectly portioned apps contain minimal, easy-to-find ingredients, can be enjoyed in one or two bites, and require no plates or utensils—so shopping, eating, and cleanup are a cinch. You’ll have time to relax and enjoy the little things…and bites.Whatever the occasion, these munchies will have everyone oohing and aahing and begging for more. After all, who can resist cute food? Offering a perfect mix of classic comfort foods and clever concoctions, you’ll be coming back to this essential entertaining reference again and again.With a stunning photo for each recipe, the bites include:Donuts with Dad Maple Bacon Donut BitesPopcorn BitesFrito Chili Pie BitesMini Manicotti BitesWedge Salad BitesPatriotic Pie BitesStrawberry Shortcake BitesAnd much more!Including 11 Savvy Sips—creative cocktails and mocktails to pair with your appetizers—these easy-to-make recipes can be enjoyed alone or mixed and matched to suit the occasion. Whatever you choose from this treasure trove of entertaining ideas, it is guaranteed to make a big impression on your friends and family.Discover even more inspiring food presentation ideas from The BakerMama in Beautiful Boards, Spectacular Spreads, and in September 2026, Celebration Boards!

Bestselling author and entertaining expert Maegan Brown (@thebakermama) returns with her most versatile collection yet—50 all-new boards designed to make every occasion feel like a celebration.Maegan’s approachable style, time-saving shortcuts, and eye-catching presentations have helped make food boards a must-have centerpiece for modern gatherings. In Celebration Boards, she expands the possibilities with interactive meal boards, festive brunches, desserts, cocktails and mocktails, kid-friendly creations, and creative spreads that turn simple ingredients into unforgettable moments around the table. From holiday traditions and birthday parties to family dinners, book clubs, game nights, brunches, and backyard gatherings, this volume brings fresh inspiration for even more occasions. Every board features stunning full-page photography, easy-to-follow assembly instructions, practical prep-ahead tips, and accessible ingredients that make impressive entertaining surprisingly simple.Inside, you’ll discover 50 brand-new boards, including:Holiday Favorites: New Year’s Eve Countdown Snack Clock, Easter Bunny Brunch Board, Super Dad Father’s Day Snack Board, American Sweetheart Board, Halloween Ghost Board, Antipasto Christmas Tree Board, and more.Celebrations & Entertaining: Book Club Board, SnackLand Game Night Board, Picnic in the Park Board, Baby in Bloom Baby Shower Board, Nostalgia Snack Board, and more.Seasonal Gatherings: Hello Summer Board, Fall Mood Board, Snowy Day Cozy Dips Board, and more.Breakfast & Brunch: Southern Biscuit Board, Pajama Party Breakfast Board, Breakfast in Paris Board, and more.Appetizers & Grazing: Spanish Tapas Board, Happiest Hour Board, Global Grazing Board, Queso Fundido Board, and more.Interactive Meal Boards: Build-Your-Own Ramen Board, Mediterranean Rice Bowl Board, Mac & Cheeseburger Board, Bao Bun Board, and more.Desserts & Drinks: Churro and Dips Board, Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Board, Espresso Martini Board, Mocktail Mixing Board, and more.Maegan also shares the entertaining secrets that have made her books favorites with home cooks everywhere, including board-building fundamentals, styling tips, make-ahead planning, budget-friendly entertaining, creative ways to use leftovers, ideas for gifting boards, and simple ways to get kids involved in the fun.Whether you’re celebrating life’s biggest milestones or simply looking for new ways to gather the people you love, Celebration Boards is your year-round guide to creating beautiful food, meaningful memories, and celebrations everyone will remember.Discover even more irresistible food presentation ideas from The BakerMama in Beautiful Boards, Spectacular Spreads, and Brilliant Bites.

Make mealtimes, special occasions, and holidays extra memorable with these 50 delicious, inspiring, family-friendly, and easy-to-recreate snack boards.Visually exciting and deliciously enticing, these snack boards by Maegan Brown (aka The BakerMama) move beyond (and include) classic cheese and charcuterie and are comprised of easy-to-find fresh and prepared foods, arranged in beautiful, artful, and whimsical ways (think a Summer Fun Board with Teddy Grahams sunbathing on rainbow sour candy belt towels beneath mini umbrellas, while sea-life gummies swim in a blueberry ocean).The variety of foods on each board will delight everyone, and the stunning presentation will encourage kids to try foods they might normally refuse. Plus, you can make the boards ahead of time, so you can actually sit down and spend time with your loved ones. In this book, you will find boards for anytime family meals and snacks, seasons and holidays, breakfast and brunch, desserts, and entertaining and special occasions.Impress your family and friends with artful masterpieces, including:Build-Your-Own Parfait BoardMimosa BoardTake Me Out to the Ball Game BoardBarbecue BoardS’mores BoardBuild-Your-Own Taco BoardMediterranean Mezze BoardBuild-Your-Own Cobb Salad BoardBirthday Dessert BoardAlong with The BakerMama’s tips to get you into the board mindset, each board is accompanied by a gorgeous, large photo and step-by-step instructions to make it easy to recreate. Beautiful Boards is an entertaining game changer that will have you spending less time in the kitchen and more time having fun.Discover even more inspiring food presentation ideas from The BakerMama in Spectacular Spreads, Brilliant Bites, and in September 2026, Celebration Boards!