Learn how to make a charcuterie board that tastes as good as it looks.

Includes meat and cheese suggestions and display ideas for your charcuterie board.

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Think of it as painting but with food, and you get to eat your masterpiece afterward.

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A great charcuterie board should include equal parts cheese and meat, Mullen says.

Finish off the plate with fresh herbs to garnish.

I like to use wooden boards, slate boards, or porcelain plates, she says.

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Dont have access to a cheese board?

Cutting boards, cookie trays, and lazy susans also work, she says.

Dont forget bowls or ramekins for dips and briny items such as olives.

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Mullen advises working with three or four cheeses for variety.

Lay out the meat

Choose meats that pair well with the cheeses.

Mullen recommends salami with aged Gouda, saucisson sec with Brie, and prosciutto with fresh mozzarella.

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Fold your salami in half, and half again, into a line across the board.

This adds some dimension to the plate as well as separates the slices for easy grazing.

This is where you could add some beautiful color to the plate.

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I like to pair fresh apples, berries, cucumbers, olives and cornichons with cheese and meat.

I like to use candied nuts here, as well as flatbread crackers, Mullen says.

Pro tip: Always serve a cracker plate on the side for easy refilling.

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Pass the dip

Choose a dip that pairs well with the cheese and meat.

For sweetness, try out fig jam or honey.

Youve got a charcuterie board worthy of celebrating.

Tips for making a charcuterie board look picture-worthy

Okay, so your board is delicious.

But is it aesthetically pleasing?

Here are Mullens top tips for taking the visual charcuterie board experience up a notch.

Create dimension

Creating some dimension on your charcuterie is a surefire way to elevate it.

One way Mullen recommends doing this is by pre-cutting your hard cheeses.

This trick also makes for easier grazing.

Highlight the details

With charcuterie boards, the beauty is in the details.

For example, instead of just plopping the produce onto the board, Mullen suggests cutting it.

Once your rainbow is in place, theres only one thing left to do: eat!

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