Good morning!

Charcuterie boards are pretty much the best addition to any gathering. They’re fun to make, look great and they give everyone something to snack on without having to serve a full meal.
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But sometimes those huge elaborate displays (I’ve seen some truly wild ones online) don’t make any sense.
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Here’s my quick tip for you this week: mini charcuterie boards!

Small charcuterie boards work great when you want everyone to get an even mix of foods or when you want to portion things out perfectly ahead of time. They’re also a fun way to serve dinner when you don’t want to turn on your oven.
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​My Secret Tip:
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​When you’re assembling a charcuterie board, the 3-3-3-3 rule (3 cheeses, 3 meats, 3 starches, and 3 extras) is a good guide for providing enough variety, while also keeping your board visually interesting.
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→ Click here for the full list of my charcuterie favorites and some easy tips to look like a pro without spending hours arranging your board.

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❤️Jess

PS- One bonus tip before you go, you can make your charcuterie boards ahead of time! You’ll want to keep your wet and dry ingredients completely separate until about an hour before serving. I often lay out all of my meats, cheeses and fruits the day before, wrap everything in plastic and then add the extras right before the guests arrive.
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Now I’m curious, what’s your favorite food to see on a charcuterie board? I always have my eye on the lightly-covered dark chocolate almonds from Trader Joe’s. I love the addition of something a little sweet.

I WANT TO MAKE:

​Easy Dinners | Vegetarian | Breakfast and Brunch | Dessert | Thai Food​

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