Summer is so close here in the Midwest (although it was definitely very summer in Key West when I visited last week!) and one of my favorite things to do is host people in my backyard. Don’t want to stand by a hot stove or grill? Instead, a nice charcuterie board is a perfect, show-stopping centerpiece for everyone to munch on. I’ve pulled together a list of the best charcuterie board cookbooks that are inspiring me right now.
Wisconsin Cheese has a whole history on how cheese with charcuterie boards came to be, which you can read here. They’ve had quite a history, but it really feels like they are here to stay for while again. My favorite thing is how versatile the definition of a board has become. Not all of them have charcuterie as the main driver; there’s so many different creations that you can make. It’s almost like tapas but on a single board?
I’m always impressed when I see someone made a board that is both delicious and pretty to look at. I’ve been working on getting my friends involved with a cookbook club and I’m thinking that we ought to do a board night, like I’ve seen on social media.
Anyways, here’s a couple of my favorite charcuterie board cookbooks, filled with ideas on what to put onto your boards and how to arrange them!
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Around the Board: Boards, Platters and Plates: Seasonal Cheese and Charcuterie for Year-Round Celebrations
An excellent book for seasonal charcuterie board ideas. All of the boards are based around a specific season or holiday, with foods that are seasonal fresh during that time.
Platters and Boards: Beautiful, Casual Spreads for Every Occasion
This is great book with a variety of recipes and flavors on each board. Using a variety of colors in vegetables and fruits, I think this is a perfect book for summer charcuterie boards.
Beautiful Boards: 50 Amazing Snack Boards for Any Occasion
The catch-all board book, this is an amazing resource for boards with a variety of snacks on them. Between sweets and fruits and savory options, these boards are sure to inspire you.
Easy Charcuterie Boards: Arrangements, Recipes, and Pairings for Any Occasion
If you’re looking for a traditional book with primarily meat and cheese pairings, and other things that go with that, this book is perfect for that.
On Boards: Simple & Inspiring Recipe Ideas to Share at Every Gathering: A Cookbook
This book has some simple boards that look beautiful for any occasions!
Graze: Inspiration for Small Plates and Meandering Meals: A Charcuterie Cookbook
Big Boards for Families: Healthy, Wholesome Charcuterie Boards and Food Spread Recipes that Bring Everyone Around the Table
This book is so much fun because all of the recipe combos are really kid-friendly. So many of the recipes are perfect for a full dinner, if you are looking for something more substantial than the usual charcuterie board cookbook suggestions with meats, cheeses, fruits and veggies.
Do you have any more suggestions for charcuterie board cookbooks that you love? Let me know in the comments below.
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