20 Simple Charcuterie Boards for Beginners
There’s nothing quite like a charcuterie board. The perfect combination of savory and sweet, crunch and creamy, it’s no wonder these boards have become increasingly popular at parties and gatherings.
The best part is, you don’t have to be a fancy chef to put one together.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can create beautiful and delicious charcuterie boards for beginners that everyone will love.
For example, try combining crackers, salami, grapes, and a soft cheese like brie for a classic and easy board. Or mix things up by adding olives, prosciutto, and a spicy mustard.
With endless possibilities, creating an elaborate board can feel overwhelming. Good new it these simple charcuterie boards are super easy for beginners and still taste just as delicious!
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01 | BITE-SIZED PIECES
02 | SMALL & SIMPLE
03 | MINI BOARDS
04 | FAN FAVORITES
05 | SMALLER SERVINGS
06 | ONLY THE ESSENTIALS
07 | HONEY DRIZZLE
08 | CHARCUTERIE FOR ONE
09 | MINI TOASTS
10 | A DECADENT SPREAD
11 | BRIE SLICES
12 | SWEET & SAVORY
14 | MELTED BRIE
15 | SIMPLE SALAMI ROSES
16 | NIBBLE BOARD
17 | A QUICK GRAZE
18 | FABULOUS FIGS
19 | FAMILY FRIENDLY
20 | SUPER SAVORY
By now, you have plenty of simple charcuterie boards for beginners that you might be able to pull off yourself!
Whether you’re entertaining guests or just having a board for yourself, it doesn’t take much effort to dress them up and make them look unique and festive.
Put together a variety of cheeses, nuts, olives, fresh fruits and vegetables, cured meats, spreads and even desserts.
Don’t forget the pairing: breads of all shapes and sizes, crackers and crispbreads are also essential parts of a yummy charcuterie board.
There is no one right way to create the perfect charcuterie board; it’s completely up to you whether to go rustic or stylishly modern.
A great tip: assemble your ingredients ahead of time so that when the time comes, you can simply arrange them in an attractive way that any foodie would be proud of.
The art of assembling charcuterie boards is an enjoyable pastime; have some fun experimenting with fabulous culinary combinations!
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