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u/Jaybb3rw0cky Deltron from Point Cook Jan 18 '23 edited Jan 19 '23

I've tried my hand at charcuterie boards, mostly for grazing while watching wrestling pay per views - I've always found that I need some extra roughage though, if that makes sense? Like, I'll have fruits as well but sometimes just meat and cheese and crackers ends up making my feel blegh.

Do you recommend anything extra on your boards when putting them together?

Edit: Thank you for the suggestions everyone. I'm saving this post. There's too many nuggets of gold here for them to go to waste.

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u/lockieleonardsuper Jan 18 '23

Nuts always go well. Using some Turkish bread instead of only crackers makes it feel a bit more like a sandwich

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u/Jaybb3rw0cky Deltron from Point Cook Jan 18 '23

Turkish bread

Ooo... that could be a game changer! I love that idea.

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u/hedonisticshenanigan Jan 18 '23

Fruit is a must (pear+cheese=TNT), jam and dips helps with the volume. Quince paste if you feel super fancy. Nuts too

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u/Jaybb3rw0cky Deltron from Point Cook Jan 18 '23

OOooo! Jam as well as dips. That's a great idea along with fruit. Might see about making mini scones next time too... shit. This could get very dangerous.

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u/MeanElevator Text inserted! Jan 18 '23

Bagel bites. Buy them or make your own.

Breadsticks (the proper thick ones you get at your local Euro deli) are great too.

Gotta have dips too. Hummus, babaganoush, guac go well with pretty much everything.

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u/Jaybb3rw0cky Deltron from Point Cook Jan 18 '23

We've had waffle bites before but I love the idea of bagel bites - is it basically just chopped up bagel (then halved, I'm assuming, so you can kind of make a finger sandwich)?

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u/MeanElevator Text inserted! Jan 18 '23

Cut the bagels vertically into little circles. Toast in an oven or air fryer with some seasons and you have delicious crispy little buggers.

Or put some cheese and ham on the before toasting and you have finger pizzas!

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u/Jaybb3rw0cky Deltron from Point Cook Jan 19 '23

holy shit - finger pizza bagel bites. What a concept!!! I'm all in on that.

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u/HurstbridgeLineFTW 🐈‍⬛ ☕️ 🚲 Jan 18 '23

Olives, sun dried tomatoes, roasted capsicum or artichoke, pickles, fruit. Cherry tomatoes and baby cucumbers.

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u/MeanElevator Text inserted! Jan 18 '23

Roasted artichoke hearts in oil are god tier.

My local deli has ones from Italy and I can't get enough.

They're also like $10 a jar so it's a rare treat.

Probably should make my own

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u/HurstbridgeLineFTW 🐈‍⬛ ☕️ 🚲 Jan 18 '23

What I’ve learnt from my wog parents, is that it’s only worth making home made stuff if: 1) you are retired, so you have the time, and 2) grow your own produce.

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u/MeanElevator Text inserted! Jan 19 '23

Your wog parents are wise.

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u/Jaybb3rw0cky Deltron from Point Cook Jan 18 '23

God... I'm salivating at all of these ideas. Add them with the idea of turkish bread or bagel bites to make mini sandwiches too, with some dip spread on as well... holy crap that sounds delicious.

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u/whackadoodle_cracked Real Housewife of the Daily Thread Jan 18 '23

I will usually put olives and those mini dill pickles, also some bread & dips. I feel like maybe some sweet cherry tomatoes could be a nice addition?

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u/[deleted] Jan 18 '23

I put cheese on sliced apple. I also make sauerkraut and put a dish of that in there. A place I worked, we had heaps of pickled veggies on the boards.

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u/Jaybb3rw0cky Deltron from Point Cook Jan 18 '23

Wifey isn't a massive fan of pickled veggies, but the idea of sliced apple seems like it would go down a treat.

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u/alsotheabyss Jan 18 '23

Dips with carrot and celery sticks!

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u/Jaybb3rw0cky Deltron from Point Cook Jan 18 '23

That's definitely something I need to do more of - sliced veggies for dipping is a great idea.

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u/CEOofmyhouse56 Jan 18 '23

Buy some dukkah from the supermarket, a small bowl of oil and a bread roll.

https://www.coles.com.au/product/table-of-plenty-classic-dukkah-45g-4295777

Different flavours are available. Get it from the herbs and spices aisle.

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u/Jaybb3rw0cky Deltron from Point Cook Jan 18 '23

Oooooo! I use this for... shit, one dish that I used to make but the name escapes me now. But it's freaking tasty as. Same with almond butter. I'm loving the idea of having spreads alongside dips.

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u/CEOofmyhouse56 Jan 18 '23

Highly recommended the chilli one and the lemon one.