Charcuterie Lunch Board Recipes

CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Steps:

• On a large cutting board or platter, lay out the salami, ham, baguette and crackers. Place the bread sticks upright in a small glass jar. Add the olives and pickles to the board in small bowls, if you like, along with the jams in small bowls or jars. Put the Pimento Cheese on the board in a small bowl, along with a knife for spreading. Scatter Candied Pecans decoratively over the board and serve.
• Stir together the cream cheese, mayonnaise and hot sauce in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in the pimentos, celery, Cheddar, blue cheese, onion powder and paprika. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Stir together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne and salt in a medium bowl.
• Beat the egg white in a large bowl with a hand mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Add the pecans and toss to coat. Add the sugar mixture and stir gently until the pecans are well coated.
• Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until crisp and deep golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove the candied pecans from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet, about 10 minutes, before breaking them apart. They will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

CHARCUTERIE BOARD BITES

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to broil.
• Slice the baguette slightly on a bias into 16 crostini. Spread a thin layer of the butter and preserves onto each slice, then place onto a baking sheet. Top each with a good pinch of the fontina and transfer to the oven to broil, about 5 minutes.
• Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the crostini to a board or platter. Fold the salami into triangles and add one to the top of each slice. Garnish each one with a mini cornichon and serve.

CHARCUTERIE BOARD WITH DUTCH INFLUENCES

Steps:

• Arrange the meats and cheeses on a large cutting board, cutting some cheeses down into smaller pieces but leaving some blocks larger so the guests may identify them.
• Arrange piles of the condiments around the meats and cheeses, using bowls when necessary to contain sauces or spreads.
• Serve the breadsticks within the board but the crisps on the side.

EASY CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Steps:

• Clean and prepare all fruits and vegetables.
• Set out a large round or square wooden board. Start in the center and arrange cheese, meats, vegetables, and fruits in a decorative pattern.