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A hearty mountain snack board with cheeses, cured meats, breads, and fresh fruit for sharing.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz Comté, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz Tomme de Savoie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz Reblochon, cut into wedges

→ Cured Meats

04 - 2.8 oz Saucisson sec, sliced
05 - 2.8 oz Jambon cru (dry-cured ham), thinly sliced

→ Fresh Items

06 - 1 small bunch grapes, washed
07 - 1 apple, sliced
08 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
09 - 1 handful cherry tomatoes

→ Bread & Crackers

10 - 1 rustic baguette, sliced
11 - 1.8 oz walnut bread, sliced
12 - 1.4 oz crispbread or crackers

→ Condiments & Extras

13 - 1.4 oz cornichons
14 - 1.1 oz wholegrain mustard
15 - 1.1 oz mountain honey
16 - 1.1 oz mixed nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Place the sliced and wedged cheeses evenly spaced on a large wooden board for easy access.
02 - Fan out the sliced cured meats around the cheeses to create an inviting display.
03 - Fill the gaps on the board with washed grapes, apple slices, cucumber rounds, and cherry tomatoes for color and freshness.
04 - Position sliced baguette, walnut bread, and crispbread or crackers along the edges of the board for easy picking.
05 - Place cornichons, wholegrain mustard, mountain honey, and mixed nuts in small bowls or ramekins, setting them on the board.
06 - Present the board immediately, encouraging guests to explore and combine flavors as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Regional cheeses and cured meats
  • Fresh bread and vibrant accompaniments
02 -
  • For a vegetarian board omit cured meats and add more nuts dried fruits or marinated vegetables
  • Pair with a dry white wine (e.g. Apremont) or a light red (e.g. Pinot Noir)
03 -
  • Use a variety of textures for visual appeal and taste
  • Prepare ingredients ahead to assemble quickly before serving
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