How to Make Meat and Cheese Platter || Perfect Any Season and Any Occasion || LydiaSMtime

assorted cured meats

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: salami

Salami is often more affordable and still offers great flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Processed cheese can be a budget-friendly option.

pimento cheese

🥗Healthier: cream cheese spread

💰Cheaper: homemade cheese spread

Homemade cheese spread can reduce costs.

fresh fruits

🥗Healthier: dried fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Canned fruits can be less expensive and still flavorful.

Select a large wooden board for serving.

Arrange assorted cured meats in clusters on one side of the board.

Slice and place cheddar cheese and pimento cheese in the center of the board.

Add small bowls of pickles and olives next to the cheeses.

Drizzle honey over one of the cheeses for sweetness.

Spoon mustard into a small dish and place it on the board.

Fill in gaps with an assortment of crackers and sliced baguette.

Add fresh fruits like grapes and apple slices around the board.

Scatter nuts throughout the board for crunch.

Garnish with fresh herbs for a pop of color.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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