A visually stunning board with meats, cheeses, nuts, and seasonal touches for cozy occasion enjoyment.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz soppressata
03 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast
04 - 3.5 oz wild boar salami or robust salami substitute
→ Cheeses
05 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked gouda, sliced
08 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Accompaniments
09 - 1 cup mixed olives (green and black)
10 - 1 cup cornichons or small gherkins
11 - 1/2 cup whole grain mustard
12 - 1/2 cup cranberry chutney or fig jam
13 - 1 cup roasted nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
14 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
15 - 1/2 cup fresh red grapes
16 - 1 small honeycomb or 3 tbsp honey
→ Garnishes & Decorative Elements
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs to resemble pine branches
18 - Pomegranate seeds for color contrast
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
20 - Crackers and/or sliced rustic bread (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Choose a large wooden board or platter as the foundation.
02 - Position cheese varieties in distinct clusters, leaving spaces for other ingredients.
03 - Fan out meats in folds and rolls, simulating tree trunks and logs to add visual texture.
04 - Fill small bowls with mustard, chutney, and olives, placing them thoughtfully on the board.
05 - Distribute nuts, dried apricots, and grapes evenly to fill gaps and enhance variety.
06 - Tuck rosemary sprigs among ingredients to mimic pine branches for a winter forest feel.
07 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and edible flowers across the board for elegance and color.
08 - Drizzle honey over blue cheese or place honeycomb nearby to complement flavors.
09 - Place optional crackers or sliced rustic bread along the edge or to the side for serving.
10 - Refrigerate until serving; bring to room temperature 20 minutes prior to maximize flavor.
