friendsgiving meat and cheese board
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I recently went to a Friendsgiving and was in charge of bringing an appetizer. Well it took me about two seconds to decide that it was going to meat and cheese. Because duh. Plus I had just bought a new board that I was dying to use — It’s actually a lazy susan, so it made it super easy to share among a bunch of people.
I started by placing the bowls on first because they take up the most room and they stand on their own. Then I could make the salami river go across from one side to the other and use the bowls to hold it up and together. Next I placed some of the cut cheeses, the grapes and crackers. The bread, apples, pears and blueberries came next. Followed by the remaining meats and dried fruits. I placed the pomegranates on last because I wanted the color to pop and not get buried.
This board was such a crowd pleaser that I barely had anything left over! I think the olives and the cheese spread were the only things I tossed. Note to self — pitted olives are much easier to eat and make sure to include a knife in your cheese spread!
Now it’s your turn! I would love to see your boards so if you post them, remember to use #cerriouslyimadeit so I can follow along.
For more meat and cheese board inspiration, check out the 15 Minute Meat and Cheese Board, the Trader Joe’s Meat and Cheese Board and How To Make the Ultimate Charcuterie and Cheese Board.
PS: If you are transporting this — crisscross two long pieces of tin foil on the table, place the board in the center and wrap up and over. This keeps the items on the edge of the board secure so they don’t try to wonder off during the car ride.
tools
Cheese Board — I use this one from Target and I love it so much. It’s the perfect size to make big and small boards and the handle makes it very easy to transport.
Small Bowls — This set from Williams Sonoma comes with 4 bowls and I use them for everything. I love that they are simple so they don’t take away from the ingredients on the board.
Cheese Knifes — Although I forgot to actually bring this with the board, make sure you include a knife in your cheese spread.
ingredients
Fruits:
Apple
Blueberries
Seedless Green Grapes
Dried Apricots
Candied Orange Slices
Chopped Candied Dates
Pomegranate
Pear
Meats:
Salami
Del Duca Prosciutto
Capocollo
Cheeses:
Creamy Danish Havarti
Dutch Gouda
Garlic & Fine Herbs Gournay Cheese
Mozzarella Balls in Olive Oil
Sliced Brie
Other:
Greek Olive Medley
Truffle Marcona Almonds
Sliced Baguette
Pita Crackers
Cheddar Cheese Biscuit Crackers
