Charcuterie boards are moveable feasts of colors, textures, and flavors! Make a signature meat and cheese board with a variety of bread, crackers, fruit, nuts, olives, and tasty spreads! The tips below will ensure your next party platter is the talk of the event! This post is sponsored by Walmart and SheKnows Media.
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Cheese – Buy a range of orange, yellow, and white cheeses that range from mellow to sharp (like gorgonzola) in flavor. Slice them or cut blocks into cubes.
I do like to include a variety of hard cheeses (like parmesan) and soft cheeses (like burrata, brie, or goat cheese). You can also add in a creamy dip or two.
Fruit & Nuts – Fresh fruit like grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or even pear or apple slices add color and freshness. Dried apricots or other fruits are sweet and add a different texture. Nuts should be shelled and salted, try a salted mixture, pisctachios, or candied walnuts .
Sweet – I add an element of sweetness with either pepper jelly, fig jam, or a little bit of honey. Add a few chocolate-covered raisins, chocolate truffles, or chocolate almonds to satisfy a sweet tooth!
Pickles, Olives, & Dips – Small bowls of black, green, and kalamata olives, cornichons (baby dill pickles), banana peppers, or other pickled vegetables and cranberry relish, some whole grain mustard, garlic aioli, or quick & easy tapenade.
Adding sprigs of herbs like thyme and rosemary are very simple additions that really make the board gorgeous and look beautifully finished.
Think outside of the box… or should I say the board and try making charcuterie cups or put them in little bowls! The possibilities are endless.
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