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Shelly Westerhausen

    Shelly Westerhausen is the author and photographer behind Vegetarian ‘Ventures, a blog dedicated to the adventurous side of vegetarian cooking. As a freelance recipe developer, writer, and photographer, she focuses on exploring and elevating Midwestern vegetarian cuisine. Her work captures the richness and flavor of this culinary tradition, inspired by her personal journey of vegetarianism since childhood. She is passionate about transforming vegetarian cooking into something robust and delicious.

    Platters and Boards
    Vegetarian Heartland
    Tables & Spreads
    • 2021

      Tables & Spreads

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.1(154)Add rating

      TABLES & SPREADS is a must-have cookbook and resourceful styling guide from bestselling author Shelly Westerhausen. Here are more than 60 easy-to-prepare recipes plus behind-the-scenes insight into creating a beautiful, inviting table for every occasion, including tips on choosing a theme, styling your food in creative ways, and achieving that "wow factor" with linens, flowers, music, and more. There are 20 visually striking spreads that range from Ladies Night Lettuce Wraps to a Christmas Morning Dutch Baby Party, Dips for Dinner, and a Boozy Bloody Mary Bar. In a chunky package rich with gorgeous and instructive photography, TABLES & SPREADS is inspiring yet totally accessible, perfect for home cooks who like to host gatherings of all sizes, and those who loved Shelly's first book, PLATTERS & BOARDS. Complete with timelines, shopping lists, diagrams, and more, this book includes all the tools you need to make every meal delicious and unforgettable.

      Tables & Spreads
    • 2018

      Platters and Boards

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      "This visual cornucopia of a cookbook is the guide to entertaining with effortless style. Celebrated author and food blogger Shelly Westerhausen shares the secrets to creating casually chic spreads anyone can make and everyone will enjoy (and envy). Organized by time of day, 40 contemporary arrangements are presented with gorgeous photography, easy-to-prepare recipes, suggested meat and drink pairings, and notes on preparation and presentation. Helpful advice includes tips on portioning, picking surfaces and vessels, pairing complementary textures and flavors, plus a handy chart featuring board suggestions for a variety of occasions (from holiday parties to baby showers). Platters and Boards is an inspiring housewarming or hostess gift and resource for throwing unforgettable get-togethers."--Amazon.com

      Platters and Boards
    • 2017

      Vegetarian Heartland

      • 271 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      This cookbook contains 100 familiar-yet-exciting recipes for all courses and cooks of all skill levels plus photography and narrative from a fresh new voice from the middle of the USA

      Vegetarian Heartland