Charcuterie is a seriously hip appetizer, served with cocktails before the meal, now you can build a Charcuterie Board Like a Pro, right in your own kitchen.
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charcuterie – noun
char·cu·te·rie \(ˌ)shär-ˌkü-tə-ˈrē\
Definition of charcuterie: a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes; also: the products sold in such a shop Origin of charcuterie: French, literally, pork-butcher’s shop, from Middle French chaircuiterie, from chaircutierpork butcher, from chair cuite cooked meat
First Known Use: circa 1858 – Source: Merriam-Webster.com
I love when old becomes new and the forgotten becomes hip once again. Like Moscow Mules, for instance, nobody talked about them 5 years ago, and now they are the new “it” drink. It used to be, you would see a tray full of specialty meats and cheeses as an appetizer in an Italian restaurant, and it would be called an antipasto platter. These days, the menus of the cool and hip places to eat will serve you a Charcuterie board, Filled with all sorts of tastiness, like meats and cheeses, fruits, nuts, pickles, olives, jams and mustards to enjoy on breads and crackers while you ease into a night out with a glass of wine or cocktail of your choosing.
That’s me in the back, with 3 of my favorite people, out for my birthday dinner. We always order the charcuterie board and enjoy with a nice wine or martini before dinner. It’s fun to explore the flavors that different restaurants will add.
Now, thanks to HyVee, I can build my own Charcuterie board right at home. I was there the day that my HyVee on 180th and Pacific Street in Omaha, Nebraska, was installing their Charcuterie counter. I was so excited to educate myself and make my own boards right at home. The hubby got me on my way when he gave me a board for Christmas this year.
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Here is what I used for my board: I chose four meats 1. Columbus Roasted Pork Roast 2. Rosette De Lyon Salame 3. La Quercia Tamworth Proscuitto and 4. Hot Sopressata Salame.
I had two cheeses: 5. Le Fromage D’Affinos Double Creme and 6. Italian Piave
I had a homemade Red Raspberry Jam (7.) and a Stone Ground Mustard (8.) for spreading
9. Smoked Salted Almonds and 10. Dried Apricots and Tart Cherries 11. Mixed Olives
and finally an assortment of crackers pretzels and toast: 12. Multi-Seed Crackers 13. Salt & Black Pepper Pretzel Chips 14. Mini Toast 15. Garlic Bagel Chips
Begin by placing your meat and cheeses on your board. I had an assortment of mild to hot meats, a couple of salames, a pork roast (that turned out to be the favorite among most) and of course, a Prosciutto.
I purchased about 1/4 pound of each meat, some were larger slices, so I cut them. Some I rolled and some I folded on the plate. I was planning for 4-6 people, and had plenty to re-stock my board a second time.
After choosing my meats at the HyVee Charcuterie counter, I walked over to the huge cheese section and spoke with the specialist on what to pair. She suggested a soft cheese and one hard.
I purchased everything I needed at Hyvee, with the exception of the jam, which was homemade. I chose to use olives this time, but for those of you who make homemade pickles, they are perfect on the board, too. Add these to your board, and finish with your pretzels, crackers or even toasted bread of you prefer.
Pour the cocktails and relax and enjoy!
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Melissa Dunn says
May 10, 2016 at 1:50 pmYummy. That spread looks delicious. Nothing better than meat and cheese!! I usually shop at the Northern Lights location in Lincoln, Ne!
Michaela Kenkel says
May 10, 2016 at 5:17 pmGreat!! Good luck on the giveaway!
Aunt Bee says
May 10, 2016 at 3:59 pmOk, it’s not dinner time yet and I am STARVING now! This looks absolutely phenomenal! I love everything you chose and how gorgeous it all looks on your board! This is an awesome giveaway!
Michaela Kenkel says
May 10, 2016 at 5:16 pmThanks, Aunt Bee!! We love noshing on them … perfect for a hot summer day!
Debra C. says
May 10, 2016 at 4:51 pmOh my gosh, just looking at this makes me hungry! Great choices and terrific ideas for a yummy board. I love meals/appetizers like this because they encourage you to slow and down and enjoy every chomp! YUM!
Michaela Kenkel says
May 10, 2016 at 5:16 pmI couldn’t agree more! Thanks for the kind words!
Angela says
May 10, 2016 at 6:32 pmThis is gorgeous!!! I love a good charcuterie board and yours is so perfect! Great combo of flavors! A perfect meal in my book!
Cynthia Daniels says
May 10, 2016 at 6:49 pmPeony park Hy-Vee and I like the mixed olives. They make an Okay tray even better.
Michaela Kenkel says
May 10, 2016 at 10:22 pmI love olives anyway I can get them!
Kathy says
May 11, 2016 at 9:08 amI shop at the 50th & Center Hy-Vee. A couple of weeks ago I got some Prosciutto, a cheese the expert suggested (it was wonderful!) and of course, the olives. So good.
Michaela Kenkel says
May 11, 2016 at 9:50 amSounds fantastic! 🙂
Peter Block says
May 11, 2016 at 1:05 pmThis is truly a great collection. There is something so fun about a charcuterie tray. It is a great way to entertain.
Michaela Kenkel says
May 11, 2016 at 7:18 pmI completely agree!!
Joanne/WineLady Cooks says
May 12, 2016 at 2:16 pmThis is a beautiful charcuterie platter. It never gets old to serve charcuterie, everyone loves it!
Janette@culinaryginger says
May 12, 2016 at 3:15 pmThis is my favorite way to eat because you get a different bite every time. Looks delicious and great giveaway.
The Food Hunter says
May 12, 2016 at 3:41 pmThis post is very helpful….keeping it on hand for my next gathering.
Michaela Kenkel says
May 15, 2016 at 8:59 pmThanks!! Happy you enjoyed it!
Michelle De La Cerda says
May 12, 2016 at 4:24 pmConsidered this pinned. Charcuterie boards make me smile. I love them!
Michaela Kenkel says
May 15, 2016 at 8:58 pmThanks!
Gina M says
May 12, 2016 at 4:33 pmThat looks AMAZING! My favorite thing would have to be the Le Fromage D’Affinos Double Creme!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Michaela Kenkel says
May 15, 2016 at 8:58 pmThanks, Gina!
christine says
May 12, 2016 at 7:24 pmI could live off an appetizer board like this. Seriously, I’d skip the main course to dive into this.
Nettie Moore says
May 12, 2016 at 7:44 pmSuch a delicious board! Nettie
Elizabeth says
May 13, 2016 at 1:08 amThat board – that is my idea of heaven! All of it! I need to learn how to do this!
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
May 13, 2016 at 6:31 amHow fun that your store has a Charcuterie counter! What great inspiration! And I know just what you mean about “what’s old is new again” – a tiny new twist or a new name, and things that used to be awesome are just as awesome the second (or third!) time around! Hurray for Moscow Mules and Charcuterie Boards! 😀
Michaela Kenkel says
May 15, 2016 at 8:57 pmYes, Hurray! 🙂
Sharyl Wolter says
May 13, 2016 at 7:13 amAll of it looks tasty, but I love roasted pork roast.
Michaela Kenkel says
May 15, 2016 at 8:57 pmThat was our favorite, too!
Catherine says
May 13, 2016 at 7:57 amWhat a fabulous spread! Some nights all I need is a nice platter like this to pick on and a glass of wine. Everything looks and sounds wonderful. xo, Catherine
Ragan Melton says
May 13, 2016 at 12:53 pmThis looks delicious! Some times, I prefer the boards over the actual meal.
Michaela Kenkel says
May 15, 2016 at 8:56 pmAgreed! and Thank you!
Katerina says
May 13, 2016 at 11:59 pmThis is a fabulous idea especially when friends are coming over! Looks very restaurant like and delicious!
Michaela Kenkel says
May 16, 2016 at 4:36 pmThank you!
Del's cooking twist says
May 17, 2016 at 2:55 pmCan I please invite myself to your table? I eat mostly vegetarian on a daily basis, but I LOVE charcuterie and cheese from time to time. Somehow, my French side always wins 😉
Heather Kinnaird says
July 19, 2016 at 12:28 pmlove love love this board! I would take a charcuterie board over a meal any day!!
Michaela Kenkel says
July 19, 2016 at 10:21 pmAgreed!!