A festive board featuring savory meats, aged cheeses, nuts, and seasonal accompaniments for cozy occasions.
# 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 - 4.25 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 4.25 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 - 0.5 cup whole grain mustard
12 - 0.5 cup cranberry chutney or fig jam
13 - 1 cup roasted nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
14 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
15 - 0.5 cup fresh red grapes
16 - 1 small honeycomb or 3 tablespoons honey
→ Garnishes & Decorative Elements
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
18 - Pomegranate seeds
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
20 - Crackers and/or sliced rustic bread (optional)
# Method:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter to serve as the foundation for the presentation.
02 - Place cheeses in distinct clusters across the board, leaving ample space for meats and accompaniments.
03 - Fan out prosciutto, soppressata, turkey breast, and salami in folds and rolls to evoke the appearance of tree trunks and logs.
04 - Fill small bowls with whole grain mustard, chutney, and olives, positioning them evenly on the board.
05 - Distribute roasted nuts, dried apricots, and fresh red grapes freely to add texture and color.
06 - Nestle fresh rosemary sprigs among the ingredients to simulate pine branches.
07 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and optionally edible flowers to enhance visual appeal.
08 - Drizzle honey over blue cheese or place honeycomb nearby for guests.
09 - Arrange crackers or sliced rustic bread along the edges or serve on the side as preferred.
10 - Refrigerate until ready, then bring to room temperature about 20 minutes before serving to optimize flavor.
