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I'll Bring the Apps: Bites, Bowls, Boards & Beverages

I'll Bring the Apps: Bites, Bowls, Boards & Beverages

Biographical Note: Marissa Mullen is the founder of That Cheese Plate and creator of the Cheese By Numbers method, and she has been widely credited with launching the modern cheese...

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Biographical Note:
Marissa Mullen is the founder of That Cheese Plate and creator of the Cheese By Numbers method, and she has been widely credited with launching the modern cheese plate phenomenon. She is the bestselling author of That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life (2020) and That Cheese Plate Wants to Party (2023), and her work has been featured in the New York Times, Food & Wine, and on the Today Show, among others. You can find Marissa on Instagram at @ThatCheesePlate. She is based in the Hudson Valley, New York.

Table of Contents:
Sample TOC:

  • THE STARTING COURSE
  • COME HUNGRY, STAY A WHILE
  • APPS: AN ACRONYM
  • BALANCING FLAVORS
  • BITES
    • Potato Pancakes with a Smoky Twist
    • Sausage, Pepper and Onion Bites
    • Summer Shrimp Cups
  • BOWLS
    • Whipped Feta Dip - Two Ways
      • Herby Lemon with Spring Produce
      • Swirled Roasted Beet and Maple Carrots
    • Pineapple Cowboy Caviar
    • Autumn Harvest Salad
  • BOARDS
    • Feels Like Spring Plate
    • Goat Cheese Galette with Prosciutto and Spring Veggies
    • Early Riser Plate
  • BEVERAGES
    • Dirty Vodka Martini with DIY Garnish
    • The TCP (Tequila, Club, Pineapple)
    • Gin and Blackberry Tonic
  • MENUS
  • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  • INDEX


Review Quotes:
"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

Review Quotes:
"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

Review Quotes:
"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

Review Quotes:
"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

Review Quotes:
"Marissa Mullen is the grande dame of cheese boards, and her cheese-by-numbers method basically changed the way we present cheeses." -- USA Today

Review Quotes:
"Anyone who loves cheese should look to content creator and author Marissa Mullen for tips on building a cheese board." -- TODAY.com

Review Quotes:
"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

Review Quotes:
"Party hosts, especially those looking for tips to streamline prep, will delight in these craveable and shareable recipes."-- Publishers Weekly

Review Quotes:
"With its overall focus on presenting carefully made spreads of bite-sized foods and enjoying good company, this is a great book for anyone who enjoys hosting or aspires to."-- Booklist

Publisher Marketing:

An appetizing cookbook where each recipe can start the party!

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!



Review Citations:

  • Booklist 01/01/2026 (EAN 9781454961178, Hardcover)
  • Publishers Weekly 03/16/2026 (EAN 9781454961178, Hardcover)


Author: Mullen, Marissa
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2026-03-03
BISAC: Cooking|Courses & Dishes|Appetizers|Cooking|Entertaining|General|Cooking|Garnishing & Food Presentation
Weight: 1.9 lbs
ISBN: 9781454961178
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781454961178

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