In many ways, a classic charcuterie board can act as a beautiful blank canvas. While a solid foundation on its own, it creates this incredible backdrop for small, special touches that can really help amplify and reflect the spirit of a theme, holiday, special occasion or season.
As the spirit of Fall slowly (actually, quite rapidly…) trickles in, this creates the perfect opportunity to host with Fall-inspired spreads. In this guide, I walk through 3 easy ways that you can give your classic charcuterie boards a seasonal makeover, along with Fall inspired ingredients to help your Autumn boards stand out.
#1: Color Schemes:
Focus on warm tones like burnt oranges, reds, and browns.
#2: Presentation
Use rustic wooden boards and add small pumpkins or gourds for decoration.
#3: Extra Touches
Drizzle honey over cheese and fruits for added sweetness and add cinnamon sticks for a fragrant touch.
Seasons come and go, BUT your board should always steal the show.
Ingredients:
Use the ingredients below to help infuse the spirit of Fall on your boards!
- Fruits: Apples, figs, and pomegranates.
- Vegetables: Roasted squash, pumpkin, and beets.
- Cheeses: Aged cheddar, gouda, and blue cheese.
- Meats: Soppressata, calabrese, and genoa.
- Extras: Nuts, dried fruits, and pumpkin seeds.
Which tip will you try first? Let me know in the comments below!
