"Need an easy & eye-catching appetizer for fall parties & holidays? Prep and assemble a simple charcuterie board (meat & cheese platter) with autumn-themed ingredients in about 30 minutes. This one features cured meats, hard and soft cheeses, seasonal produce like apples, pears, and figs, plus sweet & savory nibbles so there's a variety of flavors. I've even included ideas for delicious fall drink pairings (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) like white & cocktails so you're ready for stress-free entertaining...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 different kinds of cheese, ideally a mix of hard and soft (I used aged blue cheese, brie cheese with wild mushrooms, sharp cheddar cheese & honey goat cheese)
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4 different types of cured meats, thinly sliced or cubed (I used truffle salami, prosciutto, applewood smoked salami & red wine salami)
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3 different kinds of fresh, in-season fruits (I used Bosc pear, Honeycrisp apple & Grannysmith apple)
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fruit jam or preserves (I used Adriatic fig spread)
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raw honey (local is best if you can find it)
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toasted or roasted nuts (like rosemary spiced mixed nuts or candied pecans)
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mixed olives (I used a jar with a blend of green, kalamata & niçoise olives)
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mustard (I used stone ground mustard)
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two different kinds of neutral crackers (I used butter crackers & sea salt almond flour crackers)
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fresh flowers with autumn colors (stems removed)