I’LL BRING THE APPS
THE NEW COOKBOOK
IN STORES NOW! ORDER BELOW.
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Appetizers are low lift, high reward, and always a crowd pleaser. So why not make them the whole party?
In I'll Bring the Apps, 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 APPS method: Ambiance, Presentation, Pairing, and Space. You'll find recipes for Bites, such as Summer Shrimp Cups and Savory Jammy Onion Toasts;Bowls, like Tarragon Egg Salad and Sweet and Spicy Whipped Brie; Boards (obviously) that go well beyond Marissa's signature, including the Salumi Pinwheel Platter and Truffle Cheddar Breakfast Quesadillas; and, of course, Beverages to round it all out--Dark Chocolate Tequila Espresso Martini, anybody? 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.
Inspired by the casual way we gather today, I'll Bring the Apps empowers you to mix, match, and create stunning presentations with ease. Now, hors d'oeuvres hour never has to end!
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“Bring on the apps! Marissa’s smart, stylish take is a celebration of how we love to eat today.”
— Kerry Diamond, founder of Cherry Bombe Magazine
“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.”
— Caroline Chambers, author of the Substack and New York Times bestseller What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking
“As someone who arrives at every party ravenously hungry, delicious and satisfying apps are very important to me. I now have a new standard to hold all other apps to: Marissa has raised the bar with her new book.”
— Dan Pelosi (aka GrossyPelosi), New York Times bestselling author of Let’s Party
“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!”
— Justine Doiron, New York Times bestselling author of Justine Snacks
“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.”
— Carolina Gelen, New York Times bestselling and James Bear Award winning author of Pass the Plate
“Marissa Mullen is the grande dame of cheese boards, and her cheese-by-numbers method basically changed the way we present cheeses.”
— USA Today
“Anyone who loves cheese should look to content creator and author Marissa Mullen for tips on building a cheese board.”
— TODAY
THAT CHEESE PLATE WANTS TO PARTY
With 40 new Cheese By Numbers maps, recipes, music playlists, drink pairings and more!
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If you’re in the mood to celebrate life, anything can be a party. There’s nothing like the positive energy of being together, a festive atmosphere, and the spark of laughter and conversation—around the cheese plate, of course. But a party doesn’t have to be a big event; it can just be a mindset. The very act of making a cheese plate builds space for creativity and settles you into a self-care mood, and now, Marissa Mullen takes the art of mindful plating to the next level by turning self-care communal.
Featuring forty new cheese boards for parties of all kinds, thoughtful drink pairings, color themes, floral arrangement tips, tablescape ideas, playlists, and cheesy party games, this is the ultimate party planning guide. From cheese platters themed around holidays and special events, to dishes like gooey fontina dip and lush buffalo mozzarella caprese, and clever creations like the Thanksgiving Charcu-turkey and the Birthday “Cheese Cake,” these communal meals celebrate the way we connect with each other, and take cheese boards from a dish to a lifestyle. After all: That Cheese Plate Wants to Party! -
“Mullen’s guide gives a purpose while providing subtle life lessons and a screen-free way to keep hands busy.”
— The New York Times
“A gourmet pro shaping the way we snack.”— The Wall Street Journal
“A bonafide expert in all things cheesy goodness.”— The Independent
“Inventive and delicious . . . Perfect for summertime snacking and mindfulness meditations.”— Refinery29
THAT CHEESE PLATE WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE
A Wall-Street Journal Best-Seller and Amazon Editor’s Pick for 2020!
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Signed Copies are available on my Merch Store
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A how-to guide for crafting beautiful and delicious cheese boards for entertaining and self-care, from the creator of the Cheese by Numbers method and the Instagram phenomenon That Cheese Plate.
With her gorgeous, showstopping cheese boards, Marissa Mullen takes cheese to a whole new level. Her simple, step-by-step Cheese by Numbers method breaks the cheese plate down into its basic components--cheese, meat, produce, crunch, dip, garnish--allowing you to create stunning spreads for any occasion.
This beautifully designed book goes beyond preparation techniques. According to Mullen, cheese plates can be an important form of artistic self-care, like flower arranging or meditative coloring books--but you can eat the results! That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life celebrates the ways in which cheese brings people together, and how crafting a cheese plate can be a calming, creativity-bolstering act.
With fifty exquisite, easy-to-make cheese plates for all dietary preferences, this book will teach you how to relax, enjoy, and indulge-- to find your cheesy bliss. -
“Marissa Mullen takes the guesswork out of the coolest, most solid thing to bring to any party or potluck: the cheese platter."
— Rachael Ray
"The draw of Mullen’s creations isn’t just that they’re beautiful, but they’re aspirational in a way thats entirely attainable”
— VOX
“Mullen is a well-known genius when it comes to crafting the perfect cheese plate”
— Food + Wine