I’ll Bring the Apps

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 Swiss 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!

• “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
• “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
• “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
• “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
• “Marissa Mullen is the grande dame of cheese boards, and her cheese-by-numbers method basically changed the way we present cheeses.” 
  USA Today
• “Anyone who loves cheese should look to content creator and author Marissa Mullen for tips on building a cheese board.”  
  TODAY.com
• “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