The next time you decide to host brunch, try creating a spread that allows guests to help themselves to exactly what they want to eat. This board combines some breakfast favorites like bagels, smoked salmon, bacon and croissants with the goodness of a meat and cheese board. It will take the guesswork out of what to serve and guarantees a beautiful presentation.
This gargantuan meat and cheese board is what the Italians call tagliere — their version of charcuterie. Every square inch of the enormous platter is covered in a mix of cured meat, cheese, pickled vegetables and fruit. Try spreading your favorite sauces or tapenades onto sliced bread and stack on the board before serving. This eliminates the need for silverware and makes this totally finger food friendly.
If you love charcuterie, why not make a dessert board with clusters of your favorite sweets? The mix of bite-sized chocolates, cookies, cakes, candies, pretzels, popcorn, fresh fruit and desert dipping sauces is a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth. It gives you and your guests an opportunity to graze and get just the right amount of your favorites — and sneak in some healthy fruit while you're at it.
