SHARE: DELICIOUS SHARING BOARDS FOR SOCIAL DINING

Theo A Michaels, Ryland Peters and Small, $39.99

Over the years Masterchef UK’S Theo Michaels has created many a sharing board – from romantic platters for two to sumptuous feasts for up to 250. Now the chef has curated his juiciest morsels of know-how and plated them up for our consumption. He starts with the nuts and bolts: a step-by-step ‘How to Build a Sharing Board’ section, followed by ‘Foods to Include in a Simple Share’. From there you can ease yourself in with the fabulously fuss-free, like the Fennel Seed and Sea Salt Pita Chips, Ember-roasted Corn with Cayenne Butter, and Veggie Halloumi Souvlaki with Harissa, before moving on to the more involved. Like the quirky conversation-starter Edible Flower Pots, complete with ‘mud’ (herby hummus) and Gravel (beans and lentils). Flavours from Theo’s Greek-cypriot heritage infuse and enhance many a recipe, not just in the Meze section, but in ‘Picnic’ too, where the Greek-style Scotch Eggs with Romesco Sauce are a cinnamon and nutmeg-laced spin on the old favourite. While this book is sure to whet your appetite for a spot of entertaining, we can also see it becoming a trusty friend on those busy weeknights. Thanks for sharing, Theo.