A visually stunning board with meats, cheeses, nuts, and seasonal accents perfect for winter evenings.
# What you 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 substitute robust salami)
→ 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 - 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 (to resemble pine branches)
18 - Pomegranate seeds for color
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
20 - Crackers and/or sliced rustic bread (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter as the presentation surface.
02 - Position cheeses in distinct clusters across the board, leaving space for other items.
03 - Fan out the meats in folds and rolls to mimic tree trunks and logs, layering for visual interest.
04 - Fill small bowls with mustard, chutney, and olives, then position them thoughtfully on the board.
05 - Distribute nuts, dried apricots, and grapes evenly throughout the arrangement.
06 - Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs among ingredients to emulate pine branches.
07 - Scatter pomegranate seeds and edible flowers over the board to enhance color and elegance.
08 - Drizzle honey over blue cheese or serve honeycomb adjacent to the board.
09 - Place crackers or sliced rustic bread along the edges or serve on the side as preferred.
10 - Refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove 20 minutes prior to serving to reach optimal flavor.
