John Boos Board and Bites on Boards

For as long as I have loved being in the kitchen one of the items on my must have list was a Boos® cutting board. Earlier this year, I shared a review of the Boos® Prep Master Cutting Board that has been well used in my kitchen. Boos makes beautiful, quality products and has been generous enough to send me a John Boos 18-Inch Round Maple End Grain Block to review.  I have fallen in love with this stunning block and it is my go to for simple prep and serving.

John Boos & Co., based in Effingham, IL is one of the oldest manufacturers of premium quality foodservice equipment and butcher blocks in the U.S.A. and has been continuously in business since 1887. As John Boos & Co. celebrates over 125 years, they stand with strength built on a block of American history. The well recognized gourmet Boos Block® brand has become significant to the heritage and reputation. Having adapted to market changes through the years, the company continues to grow in its service to the gourmet, foodservice, residential, supermarket, and industrial markets.

John Boos is offering one of our US members a chance to win one of their chopping blocks in our giveaway below. Before we get to that, I want to tell you about Bites on a Board by Anni Daulter, the perfect title filled with dishes to display on a Boos® board.  



Bites on a Board
demonstrates that cutting boards aren’t just for prep anymore. From classic charcuterie boards with prosciutto, olives, and roasted figs to luscious dessert boards with mini cheesecakes and red-wine ice-cream bites, food stylist Anni Daulter shows creative hosts how to make the most of their boards and serving platters. Recipes for almost one hundred dishes fill this book from appetizers to desserts. 

Our    gives you a look inside and features    of the following dishes:

 

The publisher is offering three copies of this book to EYB Members worldwide and Boos is offering one of our members in the US a chopping block. To enter our giveaway two of the entry options is to answer the following questions in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you try first?

Which Boos product would you like to own?

Please note that you must be logged into the Rafflecopter contest before posting or your entry won’t be counted. For more information on this process, please see our step-by-step help post. Be sure to check your spam filters to receive our email notifications. Prizes can take up to 6 weeks to arrive from the publishers. If you are not already a Member, you can join at no cost. The contest ends at midnight on September 21st, 2018.

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  • Shelley.b  on  August 4, 2018

    Spinach and feta pie. A cherry round board

  • GillB  on  August 4, 2018

    Spinach and feta pie

  • JJWong  on  August 4, 2018

    I'd love to try the spinach and feta pie recipe!

  • FireRunner2379  on  August 4, 2018

    I'd like to try the Squash and sweet potato coconut milk soup.

  • FireRunner2379  on  August 4, 2018

    I'd like to own a Swiss Diamond XD NONSTICK FRY PAN, 12.5".

  • FireRunner2379  on  August 4, 2018

    The "RN-BF" Bloc de Foyer from John Boos would be awesome!

  • Maefleur  on  August 4, 2018

    The peach salsa and the mini mahi-mahi fish tacos!

  • pumpkinspice  on  August 4, 2018

    Roasted heirloom tomato and onion chutney with toast

    I'd love any Boos board. I've always wanted one.

  • royalegacy  on  August 4, 2018

    I would like to try the Toasted sesame rice crackers (Banh trang da me trang / Me den nuong)

  • royalegacy  on  August 4, 2018

    I would like to try the 5.5 Qt. Swiss Diamond Induction Soup Pot.

  • royalegacy  on  August 4, 2018

    At John Boos, I would love to have a "DNS" 1-3/4" Thick Maple Top Work Table with a 4" High Coved Riser Rear and Both Ends, and a Galvanized Base and Shelf

  • Maefleur  on  August 4, 2018

    I would love to try the 11” XD non stick fry pan with lid

  • RNJessicaK  on  August 4, 2018

    Roasted Rainbow Carrots!!

  • RNJessicaK  on  August 4, 2018

    The Round Boos Board in Walnut!! Gorgeous.

  • RNJessicaK  on  August 4, 2018

    I use & abuse fry pans & saute pans in my house. Either of of those from Swiss Diamond would be totally appreciated!!

  • infotrop  on  August 4, 2018

    Tandoori roast chicken quarters, with the cherry butcher block

  • mcrimmins  on  August 4, 2018

    Spinach and Feta Pie

  • mcrimmins  on  August 4, 2018

    I have always wanted a Traditional Butcher's Block

  • mlplouff  on  August 4, 2018

    The mushrooms and walnuts on toast! And – if I could choose a board? The rectangular reversible one, in walnut. Beautiful wood, all of it!

  • banba1  on  August 4, 2018

    I'm a sucker for anything with mushrooms, so the Pan-fried wild mushrooms with walnuts and rustic toast for me!

  • banba1  on  August 4, 2018

    As for the Boos products, I have wanted the traditional end grain maple block for YEARS! 🙂 Someday!

  • Tanner14  on  August 4, 2018

    I would love to try the mango and sticky rice and who wouldn't want a Rustica Wal-Cucr

  • lauriesk  on  August 4, 2018

    I would try the Herbs de Provence pan-roasted chicken.

  • lauriesk  on  August 4, 2018

    I would try the Herbs de Provence pan-roasted chicken.
    I also love the rounds walnut reversible cutting board.

  • aesgemini529  on  August 4, 2018

    This: Roasted heirloom tomato and onion chutney with toast sounds amazing!

  • LSanders  on  August 4, 2018

    Rectangular walnut reversible chopping board and the mango and sticky rice!

  • LSanders  on  August 4, 2018

    XD non-stick stock pot

  • rchesser  on  August 4, 2018

    The Mango and Sticky Rice.

  • Nhcookingdiva  on  August 4, 2018

    LOVE the butcher's block! Would love to make the pate.

  • southerncooker  on  August 4, 2018

    Three-layer pastrami club and one of the rectangular Boo's boards. Actually I'd love any of the Boo's boards.

  • MiMi60  on  August 4, 2018

    I would like to try.. Dilly pickle fries with garlic aioli.

  • matag  on  August 4, 2018

    Spiced dark chocolate truffles

  • matag  on  August 4, 2018

    Would love an island counter top

  • southerncooker  on  August 4, 2018

    One of the chef's knifes from Swiss Diamond

  • MiMi60  on  August 4, 2018

    I would love to have the XD INDUCTION 2 PIECE SET: FRY PAN AND GRILL PAN.

  • MiMi60  on  August 4, 2018

    I would like the "KIB" Kitchen Island Bar.

  • riley  on  August 5, 2018

    I would like the Kitchen Island Bar to serve Sangria and Bites.

  • annieski  on  August 5, 2018

    The Balanced Bowl!

  • hagoesch  on  August 5, 2018

    Mushroom powder!

  • hagoesch  on  August 5, 2018

    1.6 qt stainless steel saucepan with lid is a nice size; often don't have a small enough pot…

  • hagoesch  on  August 5, 2018

    Oh, that round walnut "R-board" is gorgeous!

  • cowlady  on  August 5, 2018

    Roasted figs with balsamic glaze from Bites on a Board (page 84)

  • cowlady  on  August 5, 2018

    The 6.3 Qt. Shallow Casserole Red | Cast Iron

  • cowlady  on  August 5, 2018

    I would like to have the Boos "RN-BF" Bloc de Foyer

  • JRumi  on  August 5, 2018

    Berry Galette with vanilla bean whipped cream

  • JRumi  on  August 5, 2018

    The round boos board in cherry

  • JRumi  on  August 5, 2018

    10.25” XD nonstick fry pam

  • LDGourmet  on  August 5, 2018

    Love my Boos boards. I'm curious what that purple cabbage recipe is…<3
    Just oiled my boards. Every first of the month!

  • Maefleur  on  August 5, 2018

    The 24" x 12" walnut board has been on my wish list a long time.

  • RSW  on  August 5, 2018

    Mini mahi mahi tacos
    Oval Maple End Grain Chopping Block
    w/Stainless Steel Band and Handles

  • Lmocooks  on  August 5, 2018

    Roasted heirloom tomato and onion chutney with toast and the Maple Round Board

  • outsidereader  on  August 5, 2018

    I would love to try the Poke avocado salad with edible flowers and the "MPL-RST" Maple Rustic-Edge Design Cutting Board.

  • eclando  on  August 5, 2018

    pickled cherry tomatoes….and the John Boos Maple Wood End Grain Round Butcher Block Cutting Board, 18 Inches Round x 4 Inches!

  • amyz218  on  August 5, 2018

    Blackberry whiskey lemonade for the win!

  • Siegal  on  August 5, 2018

    I want to try the fermented gingery lemonade

  • Siegal  on  August 5, 2018

    I would love the square frying pan

  • Siegal  on  August 5, 2018

    I would like the end grade counter top

  • hillsboroks  on  August 5, 2018

    I would try the root beer-braised barbecued ribs and I would love to have the Cherry Metropolitan center in my kitchen one day.

  • sgump  on  August 5, 2018

    I would love to try the brown buttered scallops. And, wow! The "WAL-CUCLA" Walnut Cucina Laforza is fancy-schmancy!

  • ravensfan  on  August 5, 2018

    Pan-fried wild mushrooms with walnuts and rustic toast

  • ravensfan  on  August 5, 2018

    6.3 QT. SHALLOW CASSEROLE RED | CAST IRON

  • ravensfan  on  August 5, 2018

    Walnut Rustic-Edge Design Cutting Board

  • thecharlah  on  August 5, 2018

    I'd try Cumin Kale Chips…and would love to own the "CUCD" Cucina D`Amico 5" Thick Hard Maple Top (Butcher Block Style)

  • LaurenE  on  August 5, 2018

    Spinach and feta pie

  • LaurenE  on  August 5, 2018

    I would love the square frying pan

  • LaurenE  on  August 5, 2018

    RN-BF Bloc de Foyer from John Boos

  • tennyogirl  on  August 6, 2018

    Roasted asparagus spears with amino garlic sauce

  • gardenboss118  on  August 6, 2018

    The grilled marinated green tomatoes, because my garden overfloweth! Any of the 2 1/4” thick reversible boards, the 24×18” size.

  • alex9179  on  August 6, 2018

    Carne aside street tacos and classic salsa, to wean myself from the taco trucks! The 24 x 19 reversible maple end grain board. Not too heavy and large enough for lots of prep space.

  • sarahawker  on  August 6, 2018

    Because i'll make anything that says Ginger… Fermented gingery lemonade

  • sarahawker  on  August 6, 2018

    "AB" Block Maple 10" Deep

  • susankay  on  August 6, 2018

    I’d like to make mini mahi mahi tacos.

  • love2chow  on  August 6, 2018

    Spiced dark chocolate Truffles

    "I-BLOCK" Cutting Board and Stand or the
    Walnut End Grain Cheese Board w/Slotted Knife Holder

  • DarcyVaughn  on  August 6, 2018

    Pan-fried wild mushrooms with walnuts and rustic toast; Prep Master Cutting Board

  • Debmays  on  August 7, 2018

    I’d like to try cumin kale chips.

  • kmn4  on  August 7, 2018

    Patatas bravas with spicy tomato sauce

  • kmn4  on  August 7, 2018

    That Walnut Mayan Board is very nice!

  • kmn4  on  August 7, 2018

    The Newton Prep Master 1 is also pretty cool.

  • jmay42066  on  August 7, 2018

    would like to try the 5.5 Qt. Swiss Diamond Induction Soup Pot

  • jmay42066  on  August 7, 2018

    Spinach and feta pie

  • jmay42066  on  August 7, 2018

    Stainless Steel Enclosed Base Tables w/4" Coved Riser Back and Both Ends-Oil w/1-3/4" Thick Hard Rock Maple Top

  • kirbiemom  on  August 7, 2018

    I just have to try the Roasted Chicken Wings with dark chocolate dipping sauce – two of my favorite things!

  • kirbiemom  on  August 7, 2018

    And I would love the Boos 3" thick reversible walnut chopping block – the 18" one. It's practical enough to chop on every day and yet beautiful enough to serve food on.

  • demomcook  on  August 7, 2018

    Pickled peach salsa is my first pick to try.

  • WCchopper  on  August 8, 2018

    Mini samosas!!!!

  • melspot  on  August 9, 2018

    Pickled Ginger and sesame slaw

  • ebs  on  August 9, 2018

    I'd have to try the mini mac 'n' cheese cups

  • lgroom  on  August 10, 2018

    Mini samosas

  • mph993  on  August 10, 2018

    Walnut R-Board 1-1/2" Thick – Reversible looks beautiful to me.

  • mph993  on  August 10, 2018

    Dilly pickle fries with garlic aioli

  • Laura1  on  August 10, 2018

    spinach and feta pie and the Walnut Mayan board

  • Dannausc  on  August 10, 2018

    Fermented gingery lemonade

  • Dannausc  on  August 10, 2018

    cherry cutting board

  • t.t  on  August 11, 2018

    balanced bowl and Cherry R-Board

  • t.t  on  August 11, 2018

    square frying pan

  • debbiehb  on  August 11, 2018

    Baked herbed Camembert and Brie rounds

  • dtremit  on  August 11, 2018

    Pickled peach salsa is perfect at this time of year!

  • dtremit  on  August 11, 2018

    As for the cook tools: the XD INDUCTION EDGE STIR-FRY PAN WITH LID for Swiss Diamond, and one of the work tables from Boos!

  • rachael_mc  on  August 11, 2018

    Dilly pickle fries with garlic aioli

  • artthecat  on  August 11, 2018

    Mini mahi mahi tacos and Boos walnut 1 1/2" thick reversible board. Perfect combo!

  • fbrunetti  on  August 11, 2018

    Dilly pickle fries with garlic aioli

  • heyjude  on  August 12, 2018

    Pate

  • mayastonecastle  on  August 12, 2018

    Pickled cherry tomatoes and a cherry 1 1/2”thick cutting board

  • stitchan  on  August 12, 2018

    Three-layer pastrami club

  • sdutton  on  August 12, 2018

    Red Wine Ice Cream with Fresh Blackberries and Plums.
    Walnut End Grain Cheese Board with Slotted Knife Holder.

  • v.t  on  August 12, 2018

    Sweet potato fries with ponzu sauce

  • v.t  on  August 12, 2018

    Induction Nonstick Wok with Lid – 32 cm – Swiss Diamond

  • v.t  on  August 12, 2018

    Cherry R-Board 1-1/2" Thick – Reversible – Boos

  • NaomiH  on  August 15, 2018

    Fermented gingery lemonade — contains whey? I can't wait to see the full recipe.

  • NaomiH  on  August 15, 2018

    Walnut R-Board 1 1/2" Thick

  • jluvs2bake  on  August 15, 2018

    Mini cheesecake crème brûlée with fig jam drip

  • jluvs2bake  on  August 15, 2018

    nonstick crepe pan 10.25"

  • jluvs2bake  on  August 15, 2018

    cherry end grain mediterranean table

  • milgwimper  on  August 15, 2018

    Pan roasted mushrooms and walnut on toast, and the reversable rectangular Boos Board 1 1/2 " please.

  • lils74  on  August 16, 2018

    Citrus-pickled artichokes, because I love them in any form

  • antpantsii  on  August 16, 2018

    Mini mahi mahi tacos sounds great

  • ameliark  on  August 17, 2018

    Mmmm smoked paprika almonds. Kitchen Island Bar is the stuff of dreams!

  • ameliark  on  August 17, 2018

    XD nonstick sauteuse 😍

  • Ishtar  on  August 17, 2018

    Sweet potato pakoras

  • Ishtar  on  August 17, 2018

    Nonstick double griddle

  • Ishtar  on  August 17, 2018

    Cherry R-board

  • Shelley.b  on  August 17, 2018

    Butchers block

  • liasim  on  August 18, 2018

    Strawberry fermented soda

  • liasim  on  August 18, 2018

    Homestead block cherry/white

  • GregH  on  August 18, 2018

    Walnut R-Board 1-1/2" Thick – Reversible

    Pickled red onion with miso skirt steak strips

  • GregH  on  August 18, 2018

    6.8 L Braiser

  • tamt  on  August 19, 2018

    Pan-fried wild mushrooms with walnuts and rustic toas

  • tamt  on  August 19, 2018

    Non-stick roaster with lid

  • sarahshan  on  August 20, 2018

    Definitely the focaccia !

  • verorenee  on  August 20, 2018

    Root beer-braised barbecue ribs

  • kitchenclimbers  on  August 22, 2018

    mango sticky rice

  • kitchenclimbers  on  August 22, 2018

    roasting pan

  • kitchenclimbers  on  August 22, 2018

    butcher block

  • RickPearson54  on  August 27, 2018

    spinach and feta pie, walnut board

  • jlg84  on  August 28, 2018

    The book had me at avocado poke!

  • Kristjudy  on  August 29, 2018

    Roasted tomato and onion chutney

  • AlexH  on  August 29, 2018

    I would love to try the Iced Lavender Butter Cookies! My favorite!

  • jd5761  on  August 29, 2018

    spinach and feta pie

  • lapsapchung  on  August 30, 2018

    Pan-fried wild mushrooms with walnuts and rustic toast

  • lapsapchung  on  August 30, 2018

    Walnut R-Board 1-1/2" Thick – Reversible

  • DJCross  on  August 30, 2018

    Pan-Fried Mushrooms

  • dusksunset  on  August 30, 2018

    Spinach and feta pie

  • dusksunset  on  August 30, 2018

    KIB Kitchen Island Bar

  • tennyogirl  on  August 30, 2018

    I'd like to try the
    "JNS" 1-1/2" Thick Maple Top Work Table
    Galvanized Base and Shelf

  • camerashy131  on  August 31, 2018

    Pickled red onion with miso skirt steak strips

  • camerashy131  on  August 31, 2018

    and the product would be a Maple R-Board Round 1-1/2" Thick – Reversible

  • rosalee  on  August 31, 2018

    Pickled peach salsa–yum!

  • HArlow  on  August 31, 2018

    Roasted chicken wings with dark chocolate dipping sauce

  • Livia  on  September 1, 2018

    Definitely the Sage-infused homemade ricotta cheese !!

  • Terrill  on  September 1, 2018

    Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade

  • Terrill  on  September 1, 2018

    I’d love a Boos board…any of them
    Maple R Board 1 1/2” thick

  • PeavineBlues  on  September 1, 2018

    Crostini and rectangular walnut end-grain

  • BMeyer  on  September 1, 2018

    blackberry whiskey lemonade

  • agoodreid  on  September 1, 2018

    mango and chile margaritas!

  • Steben  on  September 1, 2018

    Spinach and feta pie

  • Cattyb  on  September 1, 2018

    Sweet potato pakoras! Delicious.

  • kb_mw  on  September 2, 2018

    Pomegranate and Orange Jam. And the end-grain maple board pictured above!

  • Breeze81  on  September 3, 2018

    I would try the root beer-braised barbecued ribs. I'd love the Cherry Metropolitan center in my kitchen

  • shellee  on  September 3, 2018

    Citrus-pickled artichokes sounds yummy and different! Can't enter for the other as I'm in the UK (sounds fab though!)

  • artthecat  on  September 3, 2018

    Mini mahi mahi tacos and Boos walnut 1 1/2" thick reversible board. Perfect combo!

  • kennethjohngilmour  on  September 3, 2018

    I would keep it simple and start with the sweet potato fries with ponzu sauce found on page 38 from "Bites on a Board" by Anni Daulter

  • kkohle  on  September 3, 2018

    the fermented ginger lemonade sounds amazing! and I would love one of the boos butcher block carts

  • circ2000  on  September 3, 2018

    The Peach Salsa

  • LABeachGal  on  September 4, 2018

    I'd love to try the Spanish mini churros and melted chocolate!

  • LABeachGal  on  September 4, 2018

    I like the Cucina Culinarte cart!

  • KarenDel  on  September 4, 2018

    Pan-fried wild mushrooms with walnuts and rustic toast

  • KarenDel  on  September 4, 2018

    I'd LOVE to have the "QCL" Deluxe Culi Cart

  • auntietina  on  September 7, 2018

    Huli Huli Salmon Skewers.

  • auntietina  on  September 7, 2018

    I love the butcher block tables, my fave being the "PCA" Block Maple 10" Deep with the knife holder.

  • silversand  on  September 7, 2018

    Spiced dark chocolate truffles

  • choppergirl  on  September 7, 2018

    Pickled red onion with miso skirt steak strips andthe "SARB" Saratoga Farm Block

  • orchidlady01  on  September 10, 2018

    Balanced bowl

  • orchidlady01  on  September 10, 2018

    "CHY-RST" Cherry Rustic-Edge Design Cutting Board

  • EmilyR  on  September 11, 2018

    Red wine ice cream with fresh blackberries and plums and I'd love the Maple R-Board Round

  • robyn297  on  September 12, 2018

    Spinach and feta pie, I love this combination.

  • dizzytina  on  September 12, 2018

    roasted rainbow carrots would be a good one to start with i think x

  • ket06e  on  September 12, 2018

    Focaccia – and would love a round maple board!

  • PaulaCheadle  on  September 12, 2018

    I would love to try the brown butter scallops first.
    Walnut Rustic-Edge Design Cutting Board

  • melodycomps  on  September 13, 2018

    roasted chicken wings

  • ruthwollerton  on  September 13, 2018

    Roasted chicken wings or spinach and feta pie sounds yummytastic xxx

  • deanfromuk  on  September 13, 2018

    Pickled red onion with miso skirt steak strips

  • rchesser  on  September 13, 2018

    Homestead Block by Boos

  • SallyCristina  on  September 15, 2018

    The peach salsa and the mini mahi-mahi fish tacos!

  • SallyCristina  on  September 15, 2018

    Spinach and feta pie

  • SallyCristina  on  September 15, 2018

    roasted chicken wings on Cherry R-Board Round 1-1/2" Thick – Reversible

  • SallyCristina  on  September 15, 2018

    Maple End Grain Cheese Board w/Slotted Knife Holder

  • SallyCristina  on  September 15, 2018

    Deluxe Barbeque Board Gift Pack

  • Julia77  on  September 16, 2018

    Fermented gingery lemonade

  • Kelos  on  September 16, 2018

    Roasted asparagus spears with amino garlic sauce 🙂

  • klahaneridge  on  September 18, 2018

    I'd love to try the fermented gingery lemonade.

  • klahaneridge  on  September 18, 2018

    I’d love to own the Walnut Mezzaluna Herb Board.

  • starzine  on  September 22, 2018

    I would like to try the Huli huli salmon skewers.

  • starzine  on  September 22, 2018

    Boos Square Walnut chopping block – 3'' thick End-Grain.

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