This complete guide to the wonderfully diverse world of small plates offers practical ways to make spreads that can be sumptuous or streamlinedServing small plates at home is achievable and low-stress when you balance hearty anchor dishes with creative assists such as gussied up vegetables, crispy bar snacks, dressed-up cheeses, and more. This collection gives you recipes aplenty with make-ahead advice and presentation tips to make it achievable.  A robust introduction offers suggestions for pairings, taking ease, prep, flavor, and serving temperature into consideration. Planning is key, which we show you how to do, offering make–ahead and presentation tips; recipe pairings; and pantry–friendly suggestions.