The way we host dinner parties and game nights has changed, folks. Beautifully arranged charcuterie boards have become the new homemade bowl of chex mix. Your friends and family will be snapping pics for instagram, and commenting on how “ it just looks too good to eat”! Trust us though, they’ll eat it anyway - guaranteed. Who can resist a delicious combination of tasty meats and cheeses, fruits, veggies, crackers, nuts, spreads and more?! Not me, not you, not anyone.

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The key to the perfect charcuterie board isn’t only choosing the best ingredients. Taking the time to arrange everything so it’s aesthetically pleasing will be sure to set your board apart!

1. First, choose a nice wooden cheese board or cutting board to use as serving platter. Then, start with the bread (using a thinly sliced baguette is a good choice), crackers, and nut crisps.
2. Fan out the pieces, a little here and there all over the board. Next, add your yummy jellies, jams, and spreads!
3. Next addition is the cheese! There are so many amazing cheeses to choose from, and they are truly the shining star of any good charcuterie board. Be sure to go for a variety of cheeses so everyone can find something they like. Different textures and flavors are key! Add a few slices of each cheese to the board.
4. Remember to continue arranging everything neatly. Add cured meats to the board just as you did with cheeses. You’ll again want a variety - some great choices are salami, mortadella and prosciutto.
5. Arrange the meats in between the cheeses to encourage folks to try different combinations!
6. Add some savory treats to balance all the meat and cheese. This is a good opportunity to incorporate color as well. Olives, pickles, and veggies like carrots and radishes are all perfect!
7. Finally, add some nuts and fruit to really round out your board. Berries and grapes are classic choices, as well as dried apples!
8. Pistachios, almonds, and walnuts are all nuts with strong flavors that will pair well with the meats and cheeses you choose. That’s a wrap! Now invite some pals over, and enjoy!