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Turn having people over into a casual affair-and make it look good, too. 40 inspirational, but achievable boards packed with ideas you can make or buy.
These days, a grazing board is so much more than just cheese and cured meat, it's an interactive and low-key yet elegant way of presenting food. Show off your effortless entertaining style with showstopping conversation-starting spreads that are sure to impress your guests, but give you the flexibility to make or buy components as you choose.
Guests can shake up their own popcorn with a Movie Night Board complete with individual paper bags and a variety of sprinkle-on flavorings (ranging from Garlic-Herb to ramen seasoning) plus a DIY soda fountain with seltzer and simple syrups. Or, create a low-lift Tapas Board by making our foolproof Spanish Tortilla and adding store-bought cheeses, olives, and tinned fish.
• Gain confidence with the classics: Charcuterie and cheese board how-tos in the introduction help you achieve the perfect balance of texture, flavor, and visual appeal. With a list of questions to ask your cheesemonger and tips on arranging, you'll have an appetizer that looks as good as it tastes.
• Take boards beyond cheese and crackers: Push the boundaries of what a "board" is with ideas like a customizable mac and cheese board and DIY Bloody Mary board, or baked potato board, proving that all different kinds of food are more fun when served as a board. And, it's more than just snacks-even the grazing boards are hearty enough for dinner.
• Full-spread photos help you straddle the line between elegant and casual: The photography is both aspirational and inspirational; follow our tips to replicate it exactly or use it as a jumping-off point for your own creation.
• Choose your level of involvement: Whether you're in the mood to cook or you'd rather pick everything up at the grocery store (or something in between) we provide recipes with suggestions for store-bought alternatives.
• Become an expert in stylish presentation.
These days, a grazing board is so much more than just cheese and cured meat, it's an interactive and low-key yet elegant way of presenting food. Show off your effortless entertaining style with showstopping conversation-starting spreads that are sure to impress your guests, but give you the flexibility to make or buy components as you choose.
Guests can shake up their own popcorn with a Movie Night Board complete with individual paper bags and a variety of sprinkle-on flavorings (ranging from Garlic-Herb to ramen seasoning) plus a DIY soda fountain with seltzer and simple syrups. Or, create a low-lift Tapas Board by making our foolproof Spanish Tortilla and adding store-bought cheeses, olives, and tinned fish.
• Gain confidence with the classics: Charcuterie and cheese board how-tos in the introduction help you achieve the perfect balance of texture, flavor, and visual appeal. With a list of questions to ask your cheesemonger and tips on arranging, you'll have an appetizer that looks as good as it tastes.
• Take boards beyond cheese and crackers: Push the boundaries of what a "board" is with ideas like a customizable mac and cheese board and DIY Bloody Mary board, or baked potato board, proving that all different kinds of food are more fun when served as a board. And, it's more than just snacks-even the grazing boards are hearty enough for dinner.
• Full-spread photos help you straddle the line between elegant and casual: The photography is both aspirational and inspirational; follow our tips to replicate it exactly or use it as a jumping-off point for your own creation.
• Choose your level of involvement: Whether you're in the mood to cook or you'd rather pick everything up at the grocery store (or something in between) we provide recipes with suggestions for store-bought alternatives.
• Become an expert in stylish presentation.
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