Name: Hanukkah Cheese Board
Ingredients: Marcona almonds; Black olives; Blueberries; 3+ cheeses, including any thick-sliced cheddar from the deli counter or dairy section at your supermarket (I went with saint albray—that’s the flower-shaped cheese!—and brie in addition to the cheddar); Popcorn; Fresh blueberries; Crackers; A selection of greenery / herbs, to use as a garnish; Extra-small Star of David cookie cutters (this is the set I own); A small bowl or two for housing any “wet” ingredients (like the olives); I used these Magen david votive holders from Peace Love Light Shop as bowls, and am OBSESSED with the result; And, of course, a cutting board or cheese board (i.e. not a plate with raised edges; that shape tends to make things difficult to place)

Description

A super simple idea for livening up your Hanukkah parties this year—a Hanukkah cheese board! Have fun with it.

Ingredients

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Marcona almonds
Black olives
Blueberries
3+ cheeses, including any thick-sliced cheddar from the deli counter or dairy section at your supermarket (I went with saint albray—that’s the flower-shaped cheese!—and brie in addition to the cheddar)
Popcorn
Fresh blueberries
Crackers
A selection of greenery / herbs, to use as a garnish
Extra-small Star of David cookie cutters (this is the set I own)
A small bowl or two for housing any “wet” ingredients (like the olives); I used these Magen david votive holders from Peace Love Light Shop as bowls, and am OBSESSED with the result
And, of course, a cutting board or cheese board (i.e. not a plate with raised edges; that shape tends to make things difficult to place)

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Instructions

Use cookie cutters to cut stars from the sliced cheese (I opted for three different sizes because it felt more visually interesting, but that’s not necessary!). Place the cheeses on the board; you can also add a few of the stars on top of the other cheeses to tie the whole “theme” together.
Build out from there, following my lead or going your own way entirely! The only real tip I can offer here is to not be afraid if things look “messy”; that, to me, is a nice organic-looking touch you can really only get from a homemade board, and it’s just par for the course. In fact, it’s what I like about these boards—they look lush and rich and overflowing and also sort of dilapidated.
Finish with garnishes here and there, and add a few serving utensils (and possibly a small bowl for olive pits, if the olives aren’t pitted).
Cheese is generally served at room temperature, not cold, so if you’ve got guests coming over, leave the board out for about 30 minutes before they arrive. Enjoy with lots of friends!