You’ve moved into your new home with the high-tech kitchen and spacious dining and living area of your dreams. Now that you’ve unpacked and decorated, it’s time to start planning all the incredible dinner, parties, game nights, and more ahead of you. And what modern-day host or hostess has aget-together without a charcuterie board ot complet it? That’s why we’ve outlined the easiest way to create your own from scratch!
The Cheeses. When you are shopping in the cheese section, it’s importatn to select a variety of flavors, textures, and colors. Select thee to six different types of cheeses, depending on the size of the board you’re creating, such as a mild or medium cheddar, sheep or goat milk cheese, gruyere, gouda, brie, blue cheese, and more.
The Meats. Most standard grocery stores have a great selection fo aged meats perfect for your board. Some fan favorites include prosciutoo, spressata, pancetta,and pepperoni. These are full fo flavor and pair well with dierent types of cheeses.
The Sides. Here’s where your creative side can realy come out! Consider picking up some fruit to garnish our obard, like strawberries or grapes, and selection a couple jams and preserve to pair with your cheese, such as fig butter or aprioct jam.
Pickled vegetables, olives, and nutes, like marcona almonds and cashews, are also a popular addition. Finally, purchase a variety or crackers to complete your charcuterie board.
Happy Entertaining!