Developing a dynamic board, like preparing a delicious nine-course meal, requires following a great recipe made with the finest ingredients. This article from ArtsInsights focuses on the essential steps for developing a board that really cooks. First, arts and culture organizations must consider the best places to find strong candidates, how to select culturally and socioeconomically diverse members, and how to properly prepare trustees with effective orientation techniques. Next, they must reflect on how to stir in strategies that engage and educate board members about organizational, community, and industry dynamics. Finally, savor a taste of evaluation techniques that celebrate board and individual member accomplishments while toasting an effective rotation and leadership succession plan that allows the board to improve with age. This article will also serve up a menu of ways to show appreciation to the trustees who give arts and cultural organizations their special flavor.