Charcuterie; more than just cheese and crackers

Is all about the meats and additional food items to accent the meat. Cheese, meat, crackers, olives, pickles, nuts and a little sweet make the best spread for any party or just family snacking.

Look for different textures and flavors which accent each other or give you variety.

This is the template I follow when creating a charcuterie spread:

1 Extra Sharp Cheese

1 Goat Cheese

1 Soft Cheese

1 Medium Cheese

1 Pepperoni

1 Salami

1 Pork based like ham

Olives

Pickles

Honey or Jam

Mix and match to make your own signature style.

Christmas Plates pictured below:

Cheese Plate - center cheese ball (cheddar and bacon), Pepper Jack, Swiss, Extra Sharp White Cheddar, Blueberry Goat cheese, Savory Goat cheese, Smoked Cheddar, Brie, and Sharp Cheddar.

Meat Plate- Black olives in center, Dry Italian Salami 4 different types, Pepperoni, Capicola, and Prosciutto. Additional bowls- dill pickles, Sweet and Spicy Bread and Butter Pickles, Mixed Olives. Additional dessert tray, cracker tray, and Spinach Artichoke dip with baguette.