Savory meat and artisan cheese roses paired with fresh fruits, nuts, and flavorful accompaniments for elegant gatherings.
# List of ingredients:
→ Meats
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz salami
03 - 3.5 oz coppa or soppressata
→ Cheeses
04 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced
05 - 4.2 oz manchego, sliced
06 - 4.2 oz sharp cheddar, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
10 - 0.5 cup fresh figs, quartered (optional, seasonal)
→ Nuts & Extras
11 - 0.5 cup roasted almonds
12 - 0.5 cup marcona almonds
13 - 0.25 cup pistachios, shelled
→ Accompaniments
14 - 0.5 cup green olives
15 - 0.5 cup mixed olives
16 - 0.5 cup cornichons
17 - 0.5 cup honey or fig jam
18 - 1 box gluten-free crackers or crostini (optional; verify gluten-free status)
→ Garnishes
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Edible flowers (e.g., nasturtium, pansy; optional)
# How to make it:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter suitable for arranging ingredients.
02 - Fold each slice of prosciutto, salami, and coppa lengthwise in half, then roll tightly to create rose shapes. Secure the base with toothpicks if needed and cluster them at the center of the board.
03 - Fan sliced brie, manchego, and sharp cheddar around the meat roses, imitating flower petals for an elegant presentation.
04 - Fill the remaining spaces on the board with halved grapes, strawberries, dried apricots, and optionally fresh figs, grouping similar colors for visual harmony.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds, marcona almonds, and pistachios across the board. Place small bowls containing green olives, mixed olives, cornichons, and honey or fig jam strategically.
06 - Arrange gluten-free crackers or crostini along the edges of the board or serve separately in a basket to maintain crispness.
07 - Decorate the ensemble with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers to evoke a garden-like atmosphere.
08 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours prior to serving to ensure freshness.
