Beautiful Boards & Delicious Charcuterie for Every Occasion E-Book

Kate Woodson

• Herausgeber: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Seitenzahl: 95

Beschreibung

Perfect for your next gathering with friends and family, Beautiful Boards and Delicious Charcuterie for any Gathering provides endless grazing board ideas for brunch, dinner hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and more. Featuring 29 snack board themes and 37 board recipes – from sweet and spicy to Mediterranean, autumnal, chocolate, and more – 24 pairing recipes are also included for homemade crackers, breads, sides, and nuts, plus 65 dips, spreads, salsas, and glazes. Impress your guests with all kinds of delicious snack and charcuterie boards that are as beautiful as they are delicious, easy-to-make, and perfect for anywhere, any time of day! Whether you're serving at home or bringing on-the-go for a picnic outside, Ultimate Charcuterie Board Platters is a must-have cookbook to serve up all the best snacks, spreads, and more!​

Leseprobe

© 2023 by Kate Woodson and Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

Recipe selection, design, and book design © Fox Chapel Publishing. Recipes and photographs © G&R Publishing DBA CQ Products.

Additional studio photography by Mike Mihalo: 51, 77, 107, 115

Additional recipes by Aubrey Vonada: 50, 76, 106, 114

ISBN 978-1-4971-0383-2

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file with the Library of Congress.

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This book has been published with the intent to provide accurate and authoritative information regarding the subject matter within. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the author and publisher expressly disclaim any responsibility for any errors, omissions, or adverse effects arising from the use or application of the information contained herein.

Introduction

Gallery

Board Basics

Elements of a Board

Serving Tips

Delicious Meat and Cheese Pairings

How to Build Your Board

Dip Tips

Savory

Southern Belle Board

Pimento Cheese

Orange & Avocado Salsa

Corn & Bacon Dip

Meat Lovers Board

Parmesan-Cheddar Crisps

Refrigerator Pepper Jam

Flamin’ Sausage Queso

Hint of Smoke Board

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Apricots

Spicy Smoked Gouda Spread

Peachy Bacon Dip

Mexican Fiesta Board

Corn Salsa

Mexican Street Corn Dip (Esquites)

Holy Guacamole

Mango-Peach Salsa

Chili-Lime Chips

Spice It Up Board

Chili Olive Oil

Jalapeño Popper Dip

Chimichurri Dip

Hot Pimento Cheese Dip

Bacon & Pepper Almond Brittle

Spanish Tapas Board

Tomato & Goat Cheese Dip

Outrageous Olive Dip

Creamy Balsamic Bruschetta

Bruschetta Board

Basil Bruschetta

Customized Crostini Board

Strawberry Bruschetta

Caramelized Onion Jam

Little Italy Board

Marinated Mozzarella Pearls

Zesty Caesar Dip

Supreme Italian Sub Dip

Italian Butter Board

Balsamic Glaze

Antipasto Board

Garlic Dipping Oil

Marinated Antipasto Skewers

Zippy Pepperoncini Spread

French Classics Board

Raspberry Brie Crescents

Molten Brie & Onion Dip

Mustard Pretzel Dip

Classic German Board

German Raspberry Mustard

Reuben Dip

BLT Dip

All-American Board

Overnight Bread & Butter Pickles

Sizzlin’ Buffalo Ranch Dip

Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Budget Board

Crispy Chickpeas

Perfect Pickles Board

Easy Pickled Asparagus

Double Dill Dip

Cucumber Cream Cheese

Coastal Shrimp Dip

Mediterranean Board

Tzatziki Dip

Mediterranean Roasted Garlic Butter Board

Veggie Lovers Board

Herb & Garlic Dip

Cumin Hummus

Sesame-Ginger Guac

Crab Rangoon Dip

Mediterranean Salsa

Blueberry-Basil Salsa

Spinach Cheese Puffs

Spring Greens Board

Green Goddess Dip

5-Cheese Artichoke Dip

Summer Bounty Board

Prosciutto-Wrapped Cantaloupe

Feta & Tomato Dip

Pesto Hummus

Fresh Watermelon Salsa

Peppered Herb Spread

Autumn Harvest Board

Maple Candied Bacon

Spicy Cranberry Spread

Homemade Cheese Crackers

Stuffed ‘Shroom Dip

Cranberry-Pistachio Cheese Ball

Pineapple Cheese Ball

Holiday Bliss Board

Cran-Orange Sauce

Rosemary Sea Salt Crackers

Cream Cheese & Lox

Bagel Brunch Board

Pickled Red Onions

Bagels & Lox Butter Board

Breakfast of Champions Board

Garlic-Chive Butter

Fruit Salsa

Cinnamon Chips

Sweet

Sweet Brie Board

Honey-Almond Brie

Cinnamon Honey Butter Board

Berries Galore Board

Whipped Honey Ricotta

Yogurt Parfait Board

Maple Granola

Zesty Lime Dip

Caramel Apple Dip

PB & Chocolate Hummus

Fruit Lovers Board

Delectable Fruit Dip

Chocolate Galore Board

Hazelnut-Mascarpone Spread

Cookie Dough Dip

Tiramisu Dip

Introduction

What is a charcuterie board? If you’re picking up this book, chances are you’ve heard the term and you’re a bit curious. Or, you’re already well-versed in the topic and want some fresh ideas. You might have even picked it up because charcuterie boards—and the other recipes mentioned in this book—are beautiful, inviting, and intriguing. You may want to ask someone: are food boards really just that? A board with food on it? I’m here to show you that the answer is yes, but it takes a lot more than ingredients and a spare board to make a truly successful spread. In this book, you will learn—or reaffirm—the skills needed to craft a beautiful board for every gathering.

The word “charcuterie” is a French term that refers to cold cooked, cured, or smoked meats. While there are plenty of meat-based boards in this book (the Meat Lovers board on page 28, for instance), charcuterie boards don’t stop there. The popularized and well-loved version of a charcuterie board includes a variety of cheeses, nuts, vegetables, breads, and crackers. The off-board components include dips, spreads, jams, salsas, and more. And we have also included recipes for butter boards, which taste just as delicious as the name suggests.

Many people—including the talented and creative contributors to our gallery—like to theme their boards to the occasion. Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, Birthdays, Christmas...name an occasion, we have a beautiful board to show you!

I hope you find joy and comfort in the boards, accompaniments, dips, and spreads that are in this book. And if you take just one thing away from the recipes, let it be this: have fun with it!

—Kate

Gallery of Beautiful Boards

In this gallery of beautiful boards, you will find handcrafted boards made by a variety of talented, passionate, and creative contributors. This selection shows that you really can make a board for every occasion!

Title: The Ultimate Entertainer Board

Creator: Olive and Honey (@olive.and.honeyy)

This board is sure to be a crowd pleaser! With a mix of gouda, Manchego, asiago, and Brie, there’s something for everyone! Berries and a few sweet treats give this board the true meaning of savory and sweet!

Title: Happy Birthday Board

Creator: Alisha Wolfson (@biglittleboards)

What better way to celebrate your birthday than with cheese and charcuterie! We made sure to include different meats and cheeses with a variety of flavors, textures, ages, and colors. And of course, we included our favorite accompaniments.

Title: It’s My Birthday Board

Creator: Lowcountry Board Babes (@lowcountryboardbabeshhi, lowcountryboardbabes.com)

This board is perfect for any kid’s birthday party. Not all kids like birthday cake, so why not give them a customized char- “cute”-rie board? From cupcakes, cookies, and fruit to gumballs and gummy bears, this board is sure to please kids of all ages. It has what all kids want, sugar, but also the fruits they love: apples, grapes, and Cuties. We like to keep it festive but yummy at the same time!

Title: The Gathering Board

Creator: The Board Couple LLC (@theboardcouple)

A curated board with a nut mix base, charcuterie, artisan cheeses, fresh fruit, dried fruit, chocolates, antipasto, European-style mustard, preserve, honeycomb, and crackers all carefully arranged on our signature wooden boards. Each board is cut and handcrafted by our carpentry team.

Title: Let’s Share! (Thanksgiving Edition)

Creator: Treats by Aly LLC (@treatsbyalynj, Treatsnj.com)

The perfect addition to your holiday gatherings and family reunions. Featuring a selection of premium cheeses such as Humboldt Fog, Truffle double Brie, and creamy Toscano cheese dusted with cinnamon, plus charcuterie and much more.

Title: Thanksgiving Dinner App Board

Creator: Lowcountry Board Babes (@lowcountryboardbabeshhi, lowcountryboardbabes.com)

This board is a perfect appetizer to have while preparing your Thanksgiving meal. It has a turkey-shaped Brie with cinnamon-pear jam, homemade white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, and spicy pimento cheese in the corner. It is a perfect balance of sweet and savory to stretch the bellies before the big meal.

Title: ‘Tis the Season Board

Creator: Lowcountry Board Babes (@lowcountryboardbabeshhi, lowcountryboardbabes.com)

This board is perfect for all your holiday festivities. Keeping with the theme of the holidays, we’ve incorporated the Christmas tree Brie with apple-cinnamon jam, red and green caprese, homemade sausage balls, and homemade sugar spiced pecans.

Title: The Perfect Holiday Gathering Board

Creator: Boards by Courtney (@boardsbycourtney)

This board is perfect for your holiday gatherings, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Full of a wide variety of cheeses and charcuterie for all palates, this board features festive details to complete the look.

Title: Hot Cocoa Board

Creator: Lowcountry Board Babes (@lowcountryboardbabeshhi, lowcountryboardbabes.com)

Everybody loves a good hot chocolate during the holidays! This board comes with all the fixings and our recipe for Crock-PotTM hot chocolate. Perfect for kids’ parties or neighborhood gatherings. (Can also be spiked with your favorite holiday spirit.)

Title: Sorta Healthy Halloween Board

Creator: Lowcountry Board Babes (@lowcountryboardbabeshhi, lowcountryboardbabes.com)

Everybody needs a snack before trick-or-treating. This board features homemade sausage balls, pumpkin-shaped Brie with cinnamon-pear jam, pimento cheese, and lemon zest hummus. This board was created with sweets but also some crunchy low-carb options.

Title: Char-BOO-terie Board

Creator: Loryn Purvis, owner of Picnic Grazing Co. (@picnicgrazingco)

This Char-BOO-terie Board by Picnic Grazing Co. is the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween table.

Title: Brie Mine

Creator: Charcuterie Chick® (@charcuterie_chick)

The perfect Valentine’s Day inspiration—a vibrant and festive heart-shaped arrangement with cheese hearts, salami roses, festive reds, and chocolate galore. This board is sure to impress your significant other! (Features Blake Hill Preserves, Columbus Craft Meats, and Supreme Brie.)

Title: Galentine’s Day Board

Creator: Treats by Aly LLC (@treatsbyalynj, Treatsnj.com)

Double Brie, Manchego, creamy Toscano, prosciutto, Italian dry salami, sweet soppressata, and a mixture of fruit and nuts are some of the ingredients that make this platter the perfect Galentine’s Day charcuterie board.

Title: An Afternoon Delight Board

Creator: Terrie’s Luxe Charcuterie Boards (@Terriesluxecharcuterie)

Brimming with color and flavor, this Afternoon Delight board is perfect for spending time with friends and family!

Board Basics

Whether you’re planning to make a board for a family gathering, a party, a picnic, or more, it will be the center of attention. Not only does a board feed everyone, but it also acts as a centerpiece and talking point for your event. With bright colors, different themes, and delicious accompaniments, boards are a must-have for entertainers. And the beauty of making a board is that it doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming to put together; all it takes are some great ingredients and a little imagination.

Each board and recipe in this book are meant to inspire, so don’t be afraid to create your own variations based on your preferences and what’s available to you. After all, it’s your board, so build it how you like it. Within these pages you will find recipes for classic charcuterie boards, sweet dessert boards, butter boards, dips, crackers, and so much more. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by all the “rules” out there on how to build the perfect board, but it all boils down to three factors. Take these into consideration, and your board will be destined for deliciousness!

Flavor

Cater to palates of all kinds by including a variety of flavors ranging from sweet to salty. Try to find a good balance between light and rich flavors. This allows everyone to build their own pairings and bites.

Texture

The texture of food has a lot to do with both the flavor and overall eating experience. The best boards use contrasting textures to play off each other. Crispy and creamy, crunchy and smooth, and so on.

Aesthetics

A nice presentation leads to an enjoyable eating experience. This doesn’t mean every board has to be a work of art, but a thoughtful arrangement and a pop of color go a long way when it comes to creating a good-looking board.

Elements of a Board

Before you assemble your board, it’s important to consider the key elements that make a board appealing to everyone at the table. The goal is to not only make a board that looks delicious, but that has balanced textures, flavors, and off-board extras as well. It feels like the possibilities are endless with such bountiful boards, but here is a list of the most common elements that help make a board beautiful.

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