Book excerpt: Compose a delicious small-bite meal out of simple recipes and thoughtfully selected ingredients. The Curated Board: Inspired Platters for Any Occasion elevates the art of composing delicious small-bite meals. From family breakfast and afternoon tea to date night and game night, food stylist Bebe Carminito presents twenty-eight themed boards and platters with more than sixty-five effortless recipes and suggests perfect pairings along with styling tips for optimal presentation. Presenting a diverse array of platters from culinary influencers celebrating their gastronomic heritage, The Curated Board invites you to create spreads for all your special occasions. Raid your pantry and fridge and pair your favorite prepared foods with Bebe’s delicious homemade dips, snacks, baked goods, salads, cocktails, and sweets. Relish in Green Chile, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Pineapple-Jalapeño Cheese Balls, Herbes de Provence Grissini, Campanelle Pasta Salad, Basil Gimlets, and Cherry-Almond Oat Bars, among many others—the possibilities are endless. Enjoy themed boards for any occasion, including: • Granola, Fruit & Yoghurt Board • Lebanese Sheet Pan Brunch • An English Tea Party • Girl’s Day Charcuter-Yay Board • Ukranian Budmo Board • Aperitivo Time • Dim Sum Celebration • Chocolate Lover’s Soirée • Halva-Licious Board These fun and easy-to-prepare meals will have you pulling out your platters and boards, making the most of your pantry, and gathering with loved ones around a cornucopia of delectable small bites.