This wooden charcuterie board is perfection with a bounty of seasonal fruits, meats and cheeses, accompanied by crackers, olives, pickles and honey. Try to keep the food items in bite-sized pieces for ease of decorating the board and ease of eating. The gingham tablecloth and sprigs of fresh lavender, rosemary and daisies make this spread so warm and inviting.
Try a minimalist approach to charcuterie by incorporating several smaller boards and really highlighting a handful of great ingredients. We love the rustic, wooden boards with the pink hues of all the different meats, offset with a few white cheeses, baguette, olives and almonds. Fold meat into smaller pieces and cluster it with the same type of meat, making it easy to grab and go for simple and elegant entertaining.
If you're looking to cut carbs, charcuterie boards are a fun way to eat. Try incorporating some low carb crackers and sliced veggies (like cucumber, jicama or radish) for some tasty crunch alongside all the delicious meats and cheeses. We like the free-form stacks on this board for a relaxed, simple supper — wine included!
Add some dimension to your charcuterie board by creating unique arrangements of the food. The cheese triangle flare created around the sauce bowl instantly catches your eye and complements the spiky sprigs of rosemary. Creating rolls or rosettes with sliced meat instantly ups presentation and is super easy. Simply wrap the slice around your finger, slide off and pinch the bottom before adding it to the platter.
This sweet-savory charcuterie board has the perfect mix of flavors. Cheese and crackers are delicious paired with a mix of fresh and dried fruits — even chocolate! Lay crackers and sliced fruit and cheese in a mix of serpentine shapes and fill in the gaps with smaller items like nuts, berries and candies.
