Emily Parkins

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Charcuterie Board Themes & Recipes

Creating charcuterie boards is a delightful way to showcase a variety of flavors and textures. Here are some theme ideas along with suggested ingredients for each:

  1. Mediterranean Delight:

    • Prosciutto

    • Salami

    • Manchego cheese

    • Kalamata olives

    • Marinated artichokes

    • Hummus

    • Pita bread or crackers

    • Cherry tomatoes

  2. French Countryside:

    • Brie cheese

    • Baguette slices

    • Duck or chicken liver pâté

    • Cornichons

    • Dijon mustard

    • Grapes

    • Fig jam

    • Camembert cheese

  3. Spicy Fiesta:

    • Chorizo

    • Jalapeño cheese

    • Spicy salami

    • Guacamole

    • Salsa

    • Tortilla chips

    • Pickled jalapeños

    • Queso fresco

  4. Farmers' Market Fresh:

    • Fresh goat cheese

    • Honey

    • Mixed nuts

    • Fresh berries

    • Radishes

    • Sliced cucumber

    • Whole grain crackers

    • Prosciutto-wrapped melon

  5. Autumn Harvest:

    • Aged cheddar

    • Apple slices

    • Pear slices

    • Walnuts

    • Fig and honey spread

    • Caramelized onion chutney

    • Pumpkin seeds

    • Cranberry-studded cheese

  6. Seafood Extravaganza:

    • Smoked salmon

    • Lemon-dill cream cheese

    • Shrimp cocktail

    • Marinated mussels

    • Calamari

    • Water crackers

    • Sliced baguette

    • Capers

  7. Brunch Board:

    • Smoked ham or bacon

    • Soft cheeses (Brie, goat cheese)

    • Hard-boiled eggs

    • Fresh fruit (grapes, berries)

    • Croissants or bagels

    • Fruit preserves

    • Greek yogurt with honey

    • Granola

  8. DIY Sandwich Board:

    • Assorted deli meats (turkey, roast beef, ham)

    • Various cheeses (cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack)

    • Mustard and mayonnaise

    • Pickles and olives

    • Sliced tomatoes and lettuce

    • Baguette or small rolls

Remember to arrange the items in an aesthetically pleasing way, and feel free to customize these boards based on personal preferences and dietary restrictions.