The Perfect Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

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A charcuterie board is a meat and cheese board, typically incorporating crackers, nuts and olives. It is a great appetizer for a long day of celebrating a holiday like Thanksgiving, because people can graze as the food cooks all day.

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6 Easy tips For Making a Charcuterie Board

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Begin by placing cheese & meat on your board. Choose a soft and hard cheese, as well as a seasonal or flavored cheese, such as this cranberry goat cheese.

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Next, add in fresh fruits. For a Fall board, figs, persimmons, pomegranates and clementines would all be wonderful additions. The fresh fruit helps to offset the saltiness of the cheese & meat, and cleanses the palate.

When ready to serve, add crackers, and fill in open spots with olives, nuts and sweets like chocolate covered nuts.

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Add seasonal decorations like dried wheat, mini pumpkins, eucalyptus leaves and dried pampas grass. The options are endless! Also, make sure to put out little plates & napkins for guests!

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Enjoy!

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