4 Easy Charcuterie Board Ideas By Penelope Wall Penelope Wall Penelope Wall oversees the digital editorial vision of EatingWell—drawing on both her passion for food, wellness and storytelling and over 20 years experience in digital content strategy and editorial. Penelope has a bachelor's degree in English and studio art and a minor in French from Middlebury College. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 7, 2020 Close Serve up a gorgeous charcuterie board for a special occasion or an easy no-cook dinner. Try these easy and delicious ideas for making cheese boards, meat boards, and more. 01 of 04 This 5-Ingredient Caprese Candy Cane Board Is the Cutest Holiday Appetizer View Article Instagram / @thebakermama The BakerMama shared this adorably festive appetizer idea on her Instagram. 02 of 04 Winter Charcuterie Board View Recipe Save A cheeseboard is an ideal stationary hors d'oeuvre for holiday entertaining. Select a variety of cheeses, making sure to include an aged variety, a creamy cheese, a blue cheese and perhaps a smoked cheese. Round out the platter with cold cuts, bread, an abundance of seasonal fruits, dried fruit, crudité, nuts and olives. We even included some dark chocolate to cap it off! 03 of 04 Cured or Smoked Salmon Appetizer Platter View Recipe Save This smoked salmon platter requires little effort but the spread makes a big impression. Served with all the fixings--capers, hard-boiled eggs, cucumber and more--a smoked salmon platter is the ultimate make-ahead appetizer. Lay out everything listed in the ingredients below or just a few of the elements along with an assortment of crackers, cocktail bread and/or sliced baguette. 04 of 04 Ultimate Summer Fruit & Cheese Board View Recipe Save This easy cheese board features a bounty of seasonal vegetables and fresh fruits, which add color and complement the variety of cheeses. We've made cheese suggestions, but feel free to mix and match with your favorites. For the fresh produce, improvise based on what's available at your market and what's in season. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Appetizer Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit