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Welcome! I'm Kristy, and I've been entertaining for friends and family for almost 30 years. Here you'll find easy charcuterie board ideas for every occasion, plus the dips, jams and crostini that make them special.

New to charcuterie? Start with how to make a charcuterie board or learn what charcuterie actually is. Then grab a board and have fun with it, because there's no wrong way to build one!

Start here: Charcuterie basics

  • a closeup, overhead shot of a charcuterie board with brie, cubed cheeses, crostini, jam, grapes, dried apricots, and nuts
    How to Make a Charcuterie Board
  • The Best Charcuterie Accoutrements
  • The Best Cheeses for Charcuterie Boards

Holiday & party boards

  • a christmas tree charcuterie board with brie, manchego, havarti, mild and spicy salami, prosciutto, cacciatore sausage, olives, fresh fruit, with pretzel sticks for the tree trunk and rosemary for the garnish
    Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas (Tree, Wreath & More)
  • a rectangular charcuterie board with funny charcuterie quotes engraved into it. It's topped with meats, cheese, fruits, and accoutrements.
    57 Funny Charcuterie Quotes
  • deviled eggs were a big part of 1920s finger foods; here they're shown on a white platter
    The Best 1920s Finger Foods for a Roaring Party
  • How to Make a Charcuterie Box

Crostini & Easy Appetizers

  • a large brown plate filled with apple and brie crostini with walnuts and drizzled honey
    Apple and Brie Crostini with Honey and Walnuts
  • an assortment of nine crostini with different toppings: brie, pears, honey, blue cheese, salami, cucumbers, tomatoes, smoked salmon, and deli meat
    How to Make Crostini (Plus Easy Topping Ideas)
  • four skewers of hot honey halloumi cheese on parchment paper and garnished with thinly slice red chile peppers
    How to Make Hot Honey Halloumi (Grill or Pan-Fry)
  • an overhead shot of a white plate with two whipped ricotta crostini with figs, walnuts, and parma ham
    Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Figs and Parma Ham
See more Crostini & Easy Appetizers →

Jams, Spreads & Accompaniments

  • a jar of blackberry jalapeño jam on a white cutting board with fresh blackberries and a small wooden spoon resting next to the jar that's wrapped with jute
    Blackberry Jalapeño Jam
  • a closeup of a jar of marinated feta cheese next to half a lemon and a sprig of rosemary
    Easy Marinated Feta Cheese
  • a jar of bacon fig jam on a wood cutting board with cheese, fresh figs, fresh rosemary, and crackers
    Bacon Fig Jam
  • a jar of fig jam on a wooden cutting board with fresh figs in the background
    The Best Jams for a Charcuterie Board
See more Jams, Spreads & Accompaniments →

Charcuterie Boards

  • Large, round salami charcuterie board with brie, fresh vegetables, duck liver pâté, and crackers
    Salami Charcuterie Board (Easy, Budget-Friendly & Gorgeous)
  • a bagel board with cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, capers and dill with cut up bagels around it
    Bagel Board - Simple and Sophisticated
  • a butter board with lemon zest, fresh herbs, and red onion on a wooden board over a napkin on a table
    How to Make a Butter Board
See more Charcuterie Boards →

Dips & Whipped Cheese

  • a gray bowl filled with boursin dip and topped with fresh herbs and olive oil, next to slices of toasted bread
    Boursin Dip with Garlic & Herbs
  • whipped cottage cheese dip in a rustic bowl topped with hot honey, bacon and fresh herbs with slices of crostini on a wooden board
    Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip
  • a bowl of whipped feta with toasted crostini
    Whipped Feta
  • garlic herb bread dipping oil in a shallow white dish surrounded by chunks of bread and fresh herbs
    Garlic Herb Oil for Dipping Bread
See more Dips & Whipped Cheese →
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Welcome!

I’m Kristy, a cookbook author, former personal chef, and longtime recipe developer who’s been entertaining for almost 30 years. Here I share my favorite charcuterie boards and the easy appetizers that go with them. Questions? I’m always happy to help!

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  • a rectangular charcuterie board with funny charcuterie quotes engraved into it. It's topped with meats, cheese, fruits, and accoutrements.
    57 Funny Charcuterie Quotes
  • a jar of blackberry jalapeño jam on a white cutting board with fresh blackberries and a small wooden spoon resting next to the jar that's wrapped with jute
    Blackberry Jalapeño Jam
  • deviled eggs were a big part of 1920s finger foods; here they're shown on a white platter
    The Best 1920s Finger Foods for a Roaring Party
  • prosciutto crostini on a wooden board with burrata cheese, fresh basil, and a balsamic glaze
    Prosciutto Crostini with Burrata & Balsamic Glaze

Seasonal

  • a christmas tree charcuterie board with brie, manchego, havarti, mild and spicy salami, prosciutto, cacciatore sausage, olives, fresh fruit, with pretzel sticks for the tree trunk and rosemary for the garnish
    Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas (Tree, Wreath & More)
  • a jar of bacon fig jam on a wood cutting board with cheese, fresh figs, fresh rosemary, and crackers
    Bacon Fig Jam
  • a bowl of oven-roasted pumpkin seeds
    Oven Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
  • an overhead shot of a small, round dessert charcuterie board with assorted mini-pies, apple slices, and grapes
    How to Make a Dessert Charcuterie Board (Easy Ideas)

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