Charcuterie Board
This charcuterie board recipe is the perfect snack board for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, hosting a party, or just enjoying a cozy night in. With a mix of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, fresh fruit, and decorative touches, this board is guaranteed to impress. Customize it with your favorite ingredients, add a glass of wine, and enjoy the ultimate charcuterie experience!
Equipment
- Wooden Board, sharp knife
Ingredients
Assortment of Crackers (1-3 types)
- Mixed box of Wellington Crackers, Water Crackers, Bread Sticks, etc.
Assortment of Meats (3-6 types)
- Traditional Lebanon Bologna*
- Sweet Lebanon Bologna*
- Sweet Chipotle Smokehouse Snackers
- Smoke’n’Honey Smokehouse Snackers
Assortment of Cheese (3-6 types)
- Mild Maasam Cheese
- Berry Goats Cheese
- Beach Wood Smoked Cheese
- Mediterranean Herb Cheese
Sauce of choice (1-3 types)
- Toasted Sesame Oil, Olive Oil, Jam, Balsamic or whatever you prefer
Optional Additions (decorative and edible)
- Almonds, Strawberries, Sprigs of Rosemary
Instructions
Step 1: Choose Your Board & Theme
- Start with a wooden board, marble slab, or even a heart-shaped board like I’ve used to match the theme.
Step 2: Prepare Your Cheeses & Meats
- *To create these beautiful Bologna roses, simply slice 4-5 slices of each the traditional Lebanon bologna and sweet Lebanon bologna in half and layer 8 to 10 of those halves over each other in a straight line. Then simply roll from one into the other, creating a beautiful spiral shape. Then fan out the edges to mimic petals and then to Keep the rose together, use a decorative appetizer skewer, and set aside, ready to add to the board..
- Slice each of the cheeses into fun little shapes and sizes.
- Pour your dipping oil onto a ramekin
Step 3: Arrange with Love
- Simply add each of our prepared charcuterie ingredients onto your board, starting with the larger items like the crackers and the cheese, followed by the meats and oil. Finally, add fruits and nuts of choice (I used strawberries and almonds) and fresh herbs like rosemary for a polished look.
- I also decided to serve mine with beautiful sliced bread on the side to compliment fine oil.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
- Pair your board with a glass of rosé, champagne, or a cozy mug of hot cocoa for the ultimate Valentine’s treat.