Christmas Charcuterie
Charcuterie’s and Cheese Boards are some of the most versatile appetizers or even meals.
Christmas Charcuterie
During the Christmas Season there is lots of visiting and “Ho Ho Ho”; which makes them perfect to bring to the get together or to host with, regardless of whether it is a large or small crowd. Charcuteries are primarily meat: cold-cooked, cold-cuts, cured or smoked with a bit of cheese.Cold-Cooked: Sausage/TenderloinCold-Cuts: Mortadella/Turkey BreastCured: Prosciutto/CapocolloSmoked: Pepperoni/SalamiThe star of a Cheese Board is the cheese with the meat and condiments taking a secondary role. Try to choose a selection of different cheese flavours and textures.Soft: Brie, goat cheese/Chevre/BurrataSemi-Soft: Havarti/GorgonzolaSemi-Hard: Cheddar/GoudaHard: Parmesan/ManchegoBoth are accompanied with briny olives, pickles, crackers, baguette, crostini, fruit, nuts, jams and mustards.Place the bigger stuff on the board first and then fill in the blanks. Add and layer.Cut the cheese in slices, chunks or wedges, and then start to garnish with honey, pickles, flowers, knives and spoons.Some of our favourite things:Valbella Pate (Pepper and Gourmet)Brie and Lavender Jelly/Fig JamChevre and Roasted PeppersBurrata and Slow Roasted TomatoesProsciutto and CantaloupeManchego/Pecorino and HoneyAdd a selection of wines/ non alcoholic drinks and enjoy the company!