We’re on the home extend of getaway season and I’ve been loving viewing all of your AK holiday break creations. We’ve included the finest holiday getaway cookies, delicious dinners & sides to provide for your getaway desk, and now I’m in this article to deliver you two epic, attractive charcuterie boards that are fantastic for any event.

There is definitely nothing far better than a total stocked charcuterie board to bring people today with each other. They’re equally delectable and attractive, and you do not even have to prepare dinner anything at all (acquire!)

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I integrated the two a meat & cheese charcuterie board and a vegan charcuterie board that are excellent for entertaining all of your visitors. Check out out my favourite snacks to increase, additionally some helpful suggestions when deciding on yours. I also included my favored serving equipment + props so that you are going to be a charcuterie artist in no time. Delight in, xo!

pouring rosé into two wine glasses next to a charcuterie board

Board 1: Meats & Cheese

Meats:

  1. Spicy salami
  2. Summer season sausage
  3. Thinly sliced prosciutto
  4. Cured chorizo

Cheeses:

  1. Delicate brie (or camembert)
  2. Sharp cheddar (we love a spicy cheddar)
  3. Herby havarti
  4. Zesty blue cheese or gorgonzola
  5. Feta cheese cubes (set these in a ramekin and drizzle with olive oil!)

Crackers:

  1. Your favored multigrain selection (we appreciate Straightforward Mills)
  2. Mini bruschetta crackers
  3. Pita chips
  4. Pretzel crisps

Fruits:

  1. Grapes
  2. Contemporary figs or dried dates
  3. Dried fruit like apricots, cherries or cranberries
  4. Optional: apple or pear slices

Extras:

  1. Cocktail pickles
  2. Olives
  3. Blended roasted nuts
  4. Apricot or your favourite jam
  5. Spicy grainy mustard
  6. Roasted purple peppers
  7. A mouth watering wine! We really like rosé for the hotter months, but a deep red is scrumptious for the holiday seasons.

charcuterie board next to a bottle of rosé

Tips + Tricks:

  • Choose the two spicy and delicate meat to compliment the new flavors on your board.
  • Use a mix of really hard and delicate cheeses, and involve a person with a daring flavor.
  • Mix it up with unique consistencies — a thicker cracker or baguette slices are fantastic with crispy, slender crackers.
  • Use your fruits to add pops of color and sweetness to your board! Increase some greens making use of fresh new herbs.The far more colour wide range the improved.
  • Get inventive with jams, mustards, and a selection of nuts to fill out your board. Go away no areas!

vegan charcuterie board with fruits, veggies, and hummus

Board 2: The Vegan

Dips:

  1. Your beloved hummus varieties
  2. Olive tapenade
  3. Do-it-yourself guacamole

Crackers:

  1. Traditional or gluten no cost crispy rounds
  2. Sea salt: Basic Mills is my go-t0!

Fruits & Veggies:

  1. Matchstick carrots
  2. Celery
  3. Grapes
  4. Pear or apple slices
  5. Blackberries or raspberries
  6. Fresh new figs or dates
  7. Fresh pomegranate segments

Extras:

  1. Kalamata olives
  2. Crispy roasted chickpeas
  3. Sweet and spicy nuts (or sub roasted mixed nuts)
  4. Darkish chocolate: check out these Theo Chocolate flavors or place some Delight in Existence chocolate chunks in a ramekin to keep it dairy-totally free!
  5. Rosemary: for garnish

Tips + Tips

  • Select a few of different flavors for your vegan dips, and ideally various colors!
  • I love incorporating a buttery, crispy cracker to pair with these vegan dips.
  • Get a minimal wild with fruits & veggies! They’re fantastic for filling out your board and for dipping.
  • Integrate a imaginative snack or two, like crispy chickpeas and dim chocolate, to keep your board enjoyable & intriguing.

cheese and grapes on a charcuterie board

Our favored props

1. Sonder Los Angeles Cutting Board

2. Pleasurable cheese knives

3. Porcelain ramekins and glass ramekins

4. Fairly wine eyeglasses

5. Reducing board mineral oil

6. Porcelain cheese markers (or snag some adorable, disposable flag markers)

Share your board creations with us utilizing the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram!