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I have to say I grew up with appetizer boards. We didn’t call them charcuterie board. It was pepperoni, cheese and crackers. We have a vegetable tray. Or a relish tray. They weren’t fancy but they had food on them. Here’s the ideas I enjoyed and may do myself.
MEAT AND CHEESE: This doesn’t have to be fancy. Have a nice assortment of breads. Perhaps an artisan Ciabatta. Than use Italian meats like prosciutto or salami. For cheese provolone or asiago. Remember this is just an idea.
DESSERT: For a Valentine’s theme, chocolate covered strawberries. Cookies, shortbread cookies or Rosettes. Rosettes are a Scandinavian cookie you dip a metal piece in batter that fry it. Once done you have a cookie.
BREAKFAST: Heart shaped waffles or pancakes. I will be the first to admit the shape things are annoying and test my sanity. Pour you pancake mixture on a sheet pan and bake in the oven. Once done use cookie cutters to get geart shaped pancakes and waffles. This would work with eggs cooked on a sheetpan.
What else to put on your board? Candy! Yeah! I have gotten to a point where I enjoy vintage candy. Things I used to enjoy with my late father. Baked goods like doughts, cookies, muffins, and other items. Salty treats like brined olives. I picked up a Greek Feta Cheese salad with olives green and black. Feta cubed up small. Greek dressing. Would be awesome. Meats could be cold cuts, or meatballs. Spreads can be as simple as a savory jelly. Or fancy cheese spreads with herbs. It can be Nutella or apple butter. Fruit and/or vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet peppers and pickles. Fruit could be grapes, strawberries or oranges.
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