A generous selection of cheeses, crackers, fruits, and nuts crafted for easy, stylish gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 9 oz sharp Cheddar, cut into blocks
02 - 9 oz creamy Brie, cut into wedges
03 - 7 oz Manchego, sliced
04 - 7 oz blue cheese, crumbled or in blocks
05 - 7 oz smoked Gouda, cubed
→ Crackers & Breads
06 - 12 oz assorted crackers
07 - 1 baguette, sliced thinly
08 - 5 oz breadsticks
→ Fresh & Dried Fruit
09 - 1 cup red grapes, washed and separated into small clusters
10 - 1 cup green grapes, washed and separated
11 - 2 apples, sliced and tossed with lemon juice
12 - ½ cup dried apricots
13 - ½ cup dried figs
→ Nuts & Condiments
14 - 1 cup roasted almonds
15 - 1 cup walnuts
16 - ½ cup honey
17 - ½ cup fig or apricot jam
18 - ⅓ cup whole grain mustard
→ Vegetables & Garnishes
19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
20 - 1 cup baby carrots
21 - Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs for garnish
# Method:
01 - Place cheese blocks and wedges evenly on a large serving board or platter for easy access.
02 - Fill the spaces between cheeses with assorted crackers and thinly sliced baguette pieces.
03 - Nestle clusters of red and green grapes, apple slices, and dried apricots and figs around the board.
04 - Place small bowls or piles of roasted almonds, walnuts, honey, fig or apricot jam, and whole grain mustard.
05 - Distribute cherry tomatoes and baby carrots in available gaps to add color and freshness.
06 - Decorate with sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme for aroma and visual appeal.
07 - Set out small cheese knives, spreaders, toothpicks, and cocktail forks for guests to serve themselves.
08 - Replenish items as needed throughout the event to ensure abundance and presentation.
