I’ve been making charcuterie boards for as long as I can remember. You may also know them by the names cheese boards, cheese platters, smorgasbords or mini buffets.
char·cu·te·rie –
cold cooked meats collectively.
Charcuterie boards by definition, have cold cuts or meats. Your boards don’t have to include meats; you can have holiday treats, breakfast food, desserts, candy, hot chocolates, dinner food or s’mores, to name a few creative charcuterie board ideas.
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Creative Charcuterie Tips
Charcuterie boards are fun to make because you can get as creative and as over the top as you want.
You can also choose to keep it simple and still have the most beautiful platter presentation!
1. One of my favorite serving items to use when making a charcuterie board is a marble platter. The Mister is a builder, so I nabbed a brand new marble tile from him.
This was a rectangular tile that worked for a hearty buffet.
2. Wooden charcuterie boards and circular boards are also popular ideas.
3. I also like to use a small pedestal platter and little relish dishes to separately hold dips and sauces or other items you may want to be separated.
4. You can also use arugula as a dual garnish and separator on your boards.
Use these quick & easy instructions to wow your guest and be the "ghostess" with the mostest entertaining this Halloween party season!
Charcuterie Board Aesthetic
Check out these 30 charcuterie boards for ideas and inspiration.
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I love serving up these boards for appetizers. My family woofs down so much of this that I’m always surprised that they still have room for dinner, but they do!
Susan!
So happy to hear that your family Loves these mini buffets, too! Keep serving them with creative goodness! Hostess with the mostest!
Love how you arranged all these boards!
Thank You, Kindle! I hope they inspire you to create one, too!
These look both delicious and beautiful
They are indeed both!
Amazing, I love the herbs as a garnish, definitely an idea for thanksgiving
Athena, so easy to make and your guests will be Wowed!
Perfect and healthier for guests
So right! …And Bonus: you’ll be the Hostess With The Mostess!
This post gets me super excited for the holiday season and all the yummy foods! Definitely saving this for later.
Hi, Courtney!
Glad these platteres have inspired you! They are perfect for the holidays! #HostessWithTheMostess
This looks do good. I hope it was enjoyed by all
Thanks, Melody! I have so much Fun making these platters, and they are really a treat for my family!
i love this and that board is beautiful. mini buffets are amazing and display scene stealer.
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Couldn’t agree more!
Wow here’s something for everyone! And so easy, but looks so fantastic!!! Better than Martha! I feel fired up now, I’d love to try this!
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Hi, Rosie! I hope you do make a platter! They’re so fun to make 😉 Please share a pic with me when you do, I’d love to see!
They all look so colourful and fresh!
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Thanks! They’re so easy and fun to make, too! Especially since we’re into Spring now!
Those platters are exquisite! Food art!
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Thanks so much! I really enjoy making them for friends and family.