How to Make an Epic Charcuterie Board

I bring them to pretty much every gathering I attend. [Today On The Spruce]( [The Spruce Daily]( [Today On The Spruce]( [Today On The Spruce] [Make Your Most Epic Charcuterie Board Yet]( [Make Your Most Epic Charcuterie Board Yet]( [READ MORE]( Mary Kate Hoban, Senior Commerce Editor Fall has always been a season of gatherings for me. For one thing, I know a lot of people with fall birthdays. It seems like there’s always an engagement party or baby shower. And when I was in college, I spent every fall Saturday [tailgating]( and watching football. Usually everyone brings an appetizer to share—which makes it my favorite kind of party. I love bringing [buffalo chicken dip](, [queso](, and [wings](, but lately I’ve been bringing cheese boards since they’re just as pretty as they are delicious. It’s easy to get intimidated by the masterpieces you see on social media or in [cheese plate books](, but I discovered a secret: Cheese never disappoints. So even if you’ve never [assembled a cheese plate]( before, you don’t have to be intimidated. And because fall can be a super-busy time, you can shop for the ingredients ahead of time, or [order cheese online](, and throw it all together that day. I recommend investing in a good [cheese board]( upon which to create your masterpiece, and some [cheese knives](, if you really want to impress. Then, all you need are a few different types of cheese (Gruyere, Gouda, and Gorgonzola are just some of my go-tos), garnishes (I like spiced nuts and dried apricots for this time of year), and crackers or bread. If you want to make it more hearty—and I usually do—add some [cured meats](. Finally, I’ve found that what really takes a plate to the next level is a delicious spread—[jam](, [apple chutney](, or [honey](. I like that cheese works for all occasions, from fancy celebrations with champagne toasts to game watching with chips and beer, and all seasons. Here in NYC, the weather is cooling off. So I’m planning some fun Saturdays with friends, and I’m hoping for a very cheesy next few months. [Today On The Spruce](#) What to Make This Week [7 Cheese Boards I Love]( [7 Cheese Boards I Love]( Because we all know part of the allure of cheese boards is how pretty they look. [Check It Out]( [Homemade Mulberry Jam]( The kind of spread that makes everything else on your board taste so much better. [Check It Out]( [Places to Order Cheese Online]( [The Best Places to Order Cheese Online]( From budget-friendly retailers to producers crafting one-of-a-kind treasures. [Check It Out]( [Green Tomato and Apple Chutney]( A tangy-sweet chutney that pairs perfectly with all kinds of meats and cheeses. [Check It Out]( [Today On The Spruce](#) The Spruce Eats on YouTube [Charcuterie Board for Every Budget]( [A Cheese & Charcuterie Board for Every Budget]( [Watch & Learn]( [Today On The Spruce]( [Spruce Eats Banner]( [Today On The Spruce](#) Did somebody forward you this email? [Sign Up for The Spruce Eats Newsletter!]( Have feedback? Send us an email at contact@thespruceeats.com, subject line: Newsletter Feedback. [The Spruce]( [The Spruce]( Follow us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Spruce Eats newsletter. [Unsubscribe](page=spruceeatsprefnew) © 2021 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy.]( A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005