Shamrock Charcuterie Board for Two

SHAMROCK CHARCUTERIE BOARD for Two

3/20/2020

Shamrock Charcuterie Board

This sweet little Shamrock Charcuterie Board, filled with all of your favorite Irish cheeses & meats, fresh fruits, green nibbles and a few sweet treats is perfect to share with someone special! The perfect size for two, all you’ll need is some chilled Irish beer or a glass of your favorite wine. Irish eyes are smiling!

Shamrock Charcuterie Board for Two

On those rare occasions when Skipper and I find ourselves alone, we try to make the most of it! Whether it's a walk and a picnic, a quiet weekend in a cabin in the woods, or a peaceful night at home, a small charcuterie board is one of our favorite things to make and enjoy together.

There usually are plenty of things to pick from the fridge or pantry to build something simple and good. And I usually have a few special treats that I've tucked away to add a surprise or two! The greatest thing about charcuterie boards is that they are perfect for a party of two - or a party of twenty!

I found this cute little bamboo shamrock board, which works perfectly for my Shamrock Charcuterie Board for Two. You can use any small board or tray to create your own masterpiece. Keep it simple, keep it fresh, and keep it fun!

Shamrock Charcuterie Board

SHAMROCK CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Shamrock Charcuterie Board

INGREDIENTS:
The secret of a great charcuterie board is to find fresh flavors and textures that work for you and your family and friends. Mix and match your favorite cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts and condiments for something wonderful and unique every time! For a great Shamrock Charcuterie Board, these are my recommendations – pick and choose your favorites!

CHEESE: Soft and creamy or firm and aged, flavorful Irish favorites are also fun

Mild & Creamy: Pesto Gouda, Cream Cheese with Onion & Chives
Aged Favorites: Cahill’s Ireland White Cheddar Cheese with Chives, Kerry Gold Dubliner Irish Cheddar, Kerrygold Swiss Cheese, Gaelic Swiss Cheese, Cashel Blue Cheese (fresh from Tipperary)
Seasonal & Different: Garden Vegetable & Sweet Basil Cheese

MEAT: Sliced corned beef is always perfect on a small board, add ham pieces or glazed bacon for something different:

Sliced Corned Beef
Genoa Salame Panino (thin sliced mozzarella rolled with peppered salame)
Sliced Ham
Irish Whiskey & Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon

SPREADABLES: For something different, include a small bowl of one of these on the side:

Fresh Spinach Dip
Spinach & Artichoke Hummus
Basil Pesto Hummus

NUTS & CHOCOLATES: Something simple and roasted, spicy or sweet – the perfect trifecta of your favorite Irish sweet treats:

Irish Toffee
Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Mint Squares
Frango Dark Chocolate Mints
Dove Dark Chocolate & Mint Swirls
Caramel Rolos
Pistachios
Chocolate Gold Coins

FRUITS & VEGETABLES: Seasonal green fruit and traditional vegies, both fresh and dried, gives you a nice balance and a burst of color:

Fresh Kiwi
Fresh Blueberries
Seedless Green & Red Grapes
Roasted & Salted Green Peas
Wasabi Peas
Fresh Sugar Snap Peas
English Cucumber Slices
Dried Apricots
Fresh Figs

CRACKERS & BREAD: If you don’t space on your platter, add to a basket on the side: .

Trader Joe’s 3 Seed Sweet Potato Crackers
Trader Joe’s Cheddar Asiago Cheese Sticks
Trader Joe’s Everything Crackers
Savory Onion Crackers
Rye Marble Bread
Small Pretzels

FAVORITE IRISH BEERS & WINES: Pick a few pints of your favorites - there is no shortage of wonderful Irish beer! Guinness, Harp Lager, Killian’s Irish Red, Conway’s Irish Ale – or perhaps an Irish Whiskey is more your thing!

HOW I MAKE THIS:

For a sweetheart board, choose something small and sturdy, or a small wooden plate or tray to create your platter.
Assemble your favorites and place on serving board, starting with the cheese and meats.
Sliced cheeses are easiest for finger food.
Leftover pieces of Corned Beef or our favorite Maple Irish Whiskey Candied Bacon are perfect!
Wash and pat the fresh fruit dry; add fresh and dried fruits for color. If you’re serving fresh apple slices, soak them in Sprite or Seven-Up and pat dry so that they don’t turn brown.
If you don’t have enough room on your platter, place your crackers and bread selection in a basket on the side.
Garnish with lots of fresh green - fresh Rosemary, kale or curly butter lettuce – the perfect garnish for an Irish Charcuterie Board!
Start with small amounts of each item – you can always refresh your platter as time goes by!

YIELD: Perfect for a party or picnic for two!

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