Tables & Spreads by Shelly Westerhausen

Some of the best meals happen when everyone just pulls up a chair and helps themselves. Tables & Spreads by Shelly Westerhausen is the book that makes that kind of gathering feel effortless — and look like you planned it for weeks.

More than 60 straightforward recipes anchor 20 fully styled spreads, from a Boozy Bloody Mary Bar to a Christmas Morning Dutch Baby Party. Each one comes with a timeline, shopping list, and layout diagram so you're not scrambling the day of.

Beyond the food, Shelly walks you through the details that make a table feel intentional — linens, flowers, lighting, music — without overcomplicating it. The approach is casual and generous, built for real homes and real guests.

What's inside:

• 60+ recipes designed for sharing and grazing
• 20 complete, styled spreads for every occasion and group size
• Guidance on themes, tablescaping, and that hard-to-define "wow factor"
• Timelines, shopping lists, and diagrams for each spread
• Rich photography throughout

A natural follow-up to Platters & Boards, and a solid addition to any home cook's shelf — especially one who likes to have people over.