Big Boards for Families

Sandy Coughlin writes about food, travel, and hospitality on her popular blog, Reluctant Entertainer. Her mission is to help readers feast on life by providing easy and tasty recipes, time-saving tips, and inspiration to help reluctant entertainers open their hearts and homes to others through great food and great conversations. Coughlin is the author of The Reluctant Entertainer: Every Woman’s Guide to Simple and Gracious Hospitality and Big Boards for Families. She has been featured by Woman’s Day, Rachael Ray, Better Homes and Gardens, Taste of Home, and more. She enjoys hosting parties that create lifelong connections and memories. She is a mother to three grown children and lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband, Paul. You can find her on social media @ReluctantEntertainer.

CHAPTER 1
Bring Your Family Around the Table
It All Starts with Family
Make a Board Special by Making It Yours
Big Boards Are What Families Need Now
Simple Kitchen Tools
Easy, Time-Saving Tips
CHAPTER 2
Jump-Start the Day
Steel-Cut Oats Board
Tea Party Brunch Board
Croque Madame–Stuffed Croissant Board
European Breakfast Charcuterie Board
Weekend Breakfast Taco Board
Mediterranean Shakshuka Board
Sheet-Pan Banana Pancake Board
Chinese Congee Board
CHAPTER 3
Crunch, Munch, Go
After-School Energy Bites Board
Mini Club Sandwich Kebabs Board
Make-Your-Own Taco Cups Board
Veggie Roll-Up Snack Board
Pretzel Bites Board
PB&J Snack Board
CHAPTER 4
Let’s Do Lunch
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Board
Family-Size Nacho Board
Cheesy Sloppy Joe Sliders Board
Grilled Cheese with Orange Basil Tomato Soup Board
Summer Burger Board
Deli Spread Sandwich Board
Nori Temaki Sushi Hand Rolls Board
Mediterranean Chopped Salad Board
Sheet-Pan Pizza Board
Italian Tortellini Salad Board
CHAPTER 5
Create-a-Plate
Perfect Party Crostini Board
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheese Fondue Board
Bring-a-Wedge Game Day Board
Hummus and Roasted Crudités Board
Mini Brie en Croûte Board
Classic Charcuterie Board
CHAPTER 6
Time to Feast
Pistachio Lemon Salmon Board
Roasted Whole Chicken Dinner Board
Make-Your-Own Lasagna Ramekins Board
Gnocchi Dinner Board
Indian-Inspired Palak Paneer Board
Weeknight Ramen Board
Thai-Inspired Chicken Dinner Board
Epic Baked Potato Board
Best Clam Chowder Board
Three-Bean Chili and Corn Bread Board
Ooey Gooey Mac and Cheese Board
Festive Taco Dinner Board
Wholesome Bowls Board
CHAPTER 7
Don’t Forget Dessert!
Cake Bites Dessert Board
Pound Cake French Toast Board
Chocolate Fondue Board
Scoopin’ Ice Cream Donut Sundae Board
Make-Your-Own Trifle Cups Board
Berry Crumble Board
Funfetti Cookie Dough Board
Wonderful Waffle Dessert Board
Acknowledgments
Sources that Inspire
About the Author
Index