I listed this one under meat & vegetarian because you can use whatever you want. Serve it as an appetizer or as a lazy main course, especially while watching sports or a movie. I'll share the "recipe" as outlined in That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life - but consider picking up the book for more ideas. You can also ask the cheese monger at a good shop for recommendations if you're preparing for a party, but if it's mostly for you: buy what you like best!
The Magic of Cheese-by-Numbers
Add a bit of each category...
The Numbers
- Cheese (maybe hard, medium, soft)
- Meat (or deviled eggs, tempeh, etc.)
- Produce (fruit and/or vegetable)
- Crunch (nuts, seeds, crackers)
- Dip (preserves, honey drizzled on goat cheese, veggie dip, mustard)
- Garnish (herbs or special fruit)
The Basics
Note the serving swords, a critical element to the Teodoro Meaty-Cheesy Board.
Celebrations
A magnificent board created by the guests at Tess's 27th bday soiree!
When Traveling
A great way to use up leftovers before leaving an Airbnb. It's fun to find odd little serving dishes to use.
I think the tiny, one-person cheese plate is most powerful. Can transform sniping food from the open fridge into a moment of self-care.
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