So, how does one take a meat and cheese charcuterie and give it the plant-based spin? Well, friends, we discovered there are a few key flavors needed to get the perfect plate: salty, sweet, savory, and spicy (plus something for dipping)! A good rule of thumb is to include at least one item from each category: Salty– olives, pickles, tapenade, or quick pickled veggies […]
Easter Candy Charcuterie Board INGREDIENTS FOR AN EPIC EASTER CANDY CHARCUTERIE BOARD You’ll need the following ingredients to build this Easter dessert board: One large platter. Although the board pictured here is round, you can certainly use a rectangular shaped platter. Miniature chocolate bunnies. Typically wrapped in gold foil, these little guys are super cute […]
Charcuterie Brunch Board What to put on a breakfast or brunch charcuterie board Great question. Traditional charcuterie would include a number of different cold meats, plus cheeses and jams. But for this sweet Easter breakfast version, I like to think outside the box. Try adding these to your breakfast platter; Base components:These are things like pancakes, […]
Build-Your-Own Taco Board Make taco night even better with this build-your-own taco board piled high with salsa, cheese, carnitas, crunchy shells and so much more. What to Include on Your Taco Board Shells: Include a few taco shell options on your taco “charcuterie” board, like hard shells, soft shells and Bibb lettuce cups. If you have […]
Wow your guests with this rainbow charcuterie board! This beautiful, vibrant mouthwatering charcuterie board is full of fruits, veggies, nuts and plenty of Cheese! Directions For cheese slice flowers: shingle out about 5 cheese slices in a straight line on a flat surface so they slightly overlap. Starting with the bottom slice of cheese, roll the […]
Girls Night Out Spread This one is special because it’s small and perfect for 2-3 people. I make it when I have a girlfriend come over for movie night or when the kids are tucked in bed, it’s 9PM and we (the grown-ups) haven’t had any dinner yet. Rather than turning on the stove and […]
Building a Charcuterie Board: Where Do I Start? Though there are many easy charcuterie board ideas out there, the process is somewhat formulaic. Start by adding structure with little dishes, then place your ingredients on the board starting with the largest elements like the cheeses and meats, followed by smaller items like crackers and fresh […]
The Charcuterie Platter First, choose a board, tray, or platter to be your foundation. Wood and marble are popular charcuterie board material choices because they are sturdy and beautiful. The shape is simply a matter of preference, though you should take the elements of your board into account when making your selections. For example, a […]
What to Put on a Charcuterie Board To make the best Cheeseboard, focus on 3 things: variety, taste, texture. Variety makes a great board – add items that are sweet, salty, crunchy, fatty, savory, carb-rich, pickled and brined. See the full list of items and quantities that we used in the print-friendly recipe below. Cheeses. Arrange […]
