Festive winter board with meats, cheeses, nuts, and seasonal flavors for entertaining and cozy moments.
# 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 substitute with 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 tbsp honey
→ Garnishes & Decorative Elements
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs to mimic pine branches
18 - Pomegranate seeds for color
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
20 - Crackers and/or sliced rustic bread (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter to serve as the base.
02 - Place cheeses in distinct areas on the board, forming small clusters and leaving space for other components.
03 - Fan out the meats in folds and rolls to imitate tree trunks and logs, layering for depth and visual appeal.
04 - Fill small bowls with mustard, chutney, and olives, positioning them thoughtfully on the board.
05 - Scatter roasted nuts, dried apricots, and red grapes evenly across the board for balanced coverage.
06 - Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs among the ingredients to resemble pine branches.
07 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and edible flowers over the board to enhance color and elegance.
08 - Drizzle honey atop the blue cheese or place honeycomb nearby for sweet contrast.
09 - Arrange crackers or sliced rustic bread at the edge of the board or serve separately.
10 - Refrigerate until serving; remove from fridge 20 minutes prior to allow flavors to reach optimal temperature.
