Elegant board with meats, cheeses, nuts, and fresh seasonal accents for winter entertaining.
# 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 similar 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 green and black olives
10 - 1 cup cornichons or small gherkins
11 - ½ cup whole grain mustard
12 - ½ cup cranberry chutney or fig jam
13 - 1 cup roasted nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
14 - ½ cup dried apricots
15 - ½ 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)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Select a large wooden board or serving platter to assemble the display.
02 - Place cheeses in separate clusters across the board, leaving space for other ingredients.
03 - Fold and roll meats to mimic tree trunks and logs, layering for visual depth.
04 - Fill small bowls with mustard, chutney, and olives and position them on the board.
05 - Scatter roasted nuts, dried apricots, and grapes evenly throughout the arrangement.
06 - Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs among ingredients to imitate pine branches.
07 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and optionally edible flowers for vibrant accents.
08 - Drizzle honey atop blue cheese or serve honeycomb nearby for added sweetness.
09 - Place crackers or rustic bread slices at the board’s edge or serve separately.
10 - Refrigerate until serving; allow to reach room temperature for 20 minutes to enhance flavors.
