• 1 large piece of Manchego cheese
  • Goat cheese
  • Roquefort cheese
  • 1/2 pound serrano ham, sliced thin
  • 1 rustic artisan bread, sliced
  • 1 cup raw almonds or spiced nuts
  • Grapes
  • Fig Jam
  • Green Olive Tapenade
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

A cheese board is perfect for any party particularity a small bite, tapas or petite party.

I purchased this beautiful cheese board at my favorite place to shop, BJ’s Wholesale Club.

Tips for the perfect cheese board:

  • Consider textures: When considering my menu especially when creating a platter the textures are very important. For a Mediterranean platter the texture of crusty breads and the almonds paired with the creaminess of the Manchego cheese, the saltiness of the Serrano ham and the sweetness of the fig jam create the perfect marriage for anyone’s palate! Always choose various textures and flavors that work together.
  • Consider shapes, sizes and color:  When choosing items for a platter choose an array of shapes like round, oval and square. Use various contrasting colors.
  • Purchase quality ingredients: Quality products make the most beautiful and easiest Mediterranean platter. You do not always have to make everything from scratch. The secret is to purchase good quality ingredients.
  • Purchased an already-made fig jam and green olive tapenade to make your life a little easier. Just before your guests arrive, arrange the serrano ham in a pile on your wooden board with the creamy Manchego cheese, goat cheese and Roquefort. Also place the slices of crusty bread on the board with grapes and fresh herbs for color.  Everyone will love it!