cheese platters

Appetizer board arrangement

Cheese platters are serving boards or trays arranged with an assortment of cheeses, typically accompanied by crackers, fruits, nuts, or cured meats.

They're standard fare at parties and wine tastings, meant for grazing rather than a formal meal: We put together a cheese platter for the guests.

The arrangement usually features variety in texture and flavor—soft brie alongside aged cheddar, for instance.

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wine pairing · appetizer · cocktail hour · dinner party · wedges · olives · figs · fig jam · almonds · cheddar · aged cheddar · gouda · smoked gouda · spread · entertaining · honey · board · slices

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course sequence

cheese plattersmain course

Primary dish served

entrée · main dish · roast dinner · steak dinner · dessert

food formality/presentation

cheese plattersfast food

Speedy prepared meals

TV dinner · microwave meal · cafeteria tray · individual portion

food category

cheese platterssoup tureen

Lidded bowl for liquid dishes

punch bowl · beverage service · sweet treats · fruit platters · baked goods

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G