Maegan Brown - Spectacular Spreads: 50 Amazing Food Spreads for Any Occasion

50 Amazing Food Spreads for Any Occasion

MAEGAN BROWN

THE BAKERMAMA

Here we go again, my friends, but this time were moving beyond the board with these spectacular spreads! Sharing good food with good company is very important to me. I love making meals and occasions specialits one of my favorite ways to show others how much they mean to meand gathering around a spread of delicious foods with my loved ones is something I hold dear to my heart. Its these moments and memories that I cherish most.

With this book, Im excited to share so many of my creative food ideas, approachable meal and entertaining menus, easy recipes, and spread-serving tips to make your gatheringslarge or smallfun, delicious, and memorable. Ive done the creative thinking and detailed planning, so all you have to do is prep everything, assemble it on a table or countertop, and let everyone serve themselves, leaving you with plenty of time to spend with your favorite people.

I think we all understand now more than ever how precious our time spent with others is, so why not make the most of these opportunities, whether its a holiday celebration or a weekend meal. The fifty food spreads featured in this book are the centerpieces to building relationships and creating traditions. Each one of the spreads is very special to me, and I could go on and on about them. The Top Your Own Waffle spread is a regular weekend breakfast for our family that delights us every time. The Halloween Snacks spread has become a cherished tradition with our neighbors during a night of trick or treating. The Cocktail and Be Your Own Bartender spreads are my go-tos for exquisite, easy entertaining.

Each spread has been meticulously planned to set you up for success when entertaining your loved ones for any occasion, from a Friday night family dinner to a houseful of friends ringing in the New Year, and includes recipes, supplies (if needed), ingredient lists, steps for preparing and building your spreads, helpful tips and tricks, and ideas on what to do with leftovers (if any!). Its a guaranteed wow-the-crowd moment when everyone sees how amazing all the food looks arranged together on a table or counter ready to be enjoyed. The DIY spreads and bars add an element of creativity, as guests are encouraged to customize their food even more, resulting in everyone feeling beyond grateful and satisfied.

My dream for Spectacular Spreads is to make entertaining easy and fun for you so that you can relax and be present with your family and friends as everyone enjoys the amazing creation you have put together. I also hope you find the book to be inspiring and use it as a resource again and again, whether you are planning to feed a crowd or your kids, or even for when you need some recipe inspirationthere are hundreds to choose from.

I cant wait to hear how much you enjoy these spreads. Feel free to reach out to me on social media or my website for more encouragement or just to share a spread success story! Thank you for letting me inspire and help you bring your loved ones together in the most memorable and delicious ways. Spread the love, share, and enjoy!

Theres just something exciting about approaching a spectacular spread where you get to choose from a beautiful variety of foods to customize your own meal, snack, dessert, or drink. Every time I set out a spread for my loved ones, its a huge success. Not only is the preparation relatively simple, but the versatility of each spread is perfect for pleasing everyone, even particular eaters.

A spread invites conversation, creativity, and experimentation. Food is known to bring people together, and what better way to encourage this than with an impressive array of food for everyone to gather around and fill their plates with in their own unique ways, sparking conversation with others about their favorite foods and choices, and possibly even influencing one another to try something new. Plus, there isnt that pressure to try everything or eat particular foods in a certain way, and each person can choose how much they want of each item.

Best of all, once you set out the spread, you can relax and enjoy it too. Its a proven way to make everyone feel happy and gratified while you enjoy the experience with them.

Here are the keys to a successful spread.