That "Wine Down" Plate + Supplies

I’m here to bring you another favorite plate for Valentine’s Day! This is one from my latest cookbook, That Cheese Plate Wants To Party. To me, the plate represents a little treat yourself time, transitioning to a relaxing mood that carries you into the night. This plate channels that energy, with sweet and savory pairings like chocolate covered almonds with a mild, buttery petite brie. I also added in an herbaceous and rich wine-soaked goat’s milk cheese from Spain. This plate celebrates the act of slowing down and savoring the moment with loved ones. Scroll down for a step-by-step, suggested pairings as well as a playlist to enjoy while you snack!

The Plate: Marble and brass platter, 8 x 8 inches (sans handle)

Serves: 1-2

Cheese By Numbers Step By Step

1 – CHEESE: Wine-Soaked Goat Cheese, Petite Brie

Wine-soaked cheese I love: Merlot Bellavitano, Druken Goat

2 – MEAT: Black Pepper Hard Salami

3 – PRODUCE: Dried Cherries, Dried Raspberries, Dried Figs, Strawberries, Raspberries

4 – CRUNCH: Chocolate Covered Almonds, Honey Sesame Almonds, Tea Biscuits   

5 – DIP: Sour Cherry Jam (Link)

6 – GARNISH: Rosemary, Dried Edible Flowers

Suggested Drink Pairings: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon

SIMPLE FANCY BITES

• Wine-Soaked Goat Cheese + Black Pepper Hard Salami + Cherry Jam: Rich, savory and sweet

• Wine-Soaked Goat Cheese + Dried Cherries + Chocolate Covered Almonds: Delicate, tart and sweet

• Petite Brie + Strawberries + Cherry Jam: Creamy, juicy and sweet

• Petite Brie + Black Pepper Hard Salami + Honey Sesame Almonds: Buttery, savory, spicy and sweet

That "Galentines" Plate + Supplies

Valentine’s Day is a month away and we’re here to share some funky plate ideas to celebrate! This board is perfect for your Galentine’s celebrations with a serving size of 3-4. See below for ingredients, pairings, supplies needed and a music playlist to help celebrate!

This plate is featured in my cookbook That Cheese Plate Wants To Party with a step-by-step building guide and an accompanying Cheese By Numbers map! You can also find the recipe for the Sweet and Spicy Walnuts. Order here.

SUPPLIES

Heart-Shaped Wooden Board - Linked Here

Heart-Shaped Bowl - Linked Here

Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutters - Linked Here

FOOD

1 - CHEESE: Merlot Bellavitano, Brie, Manchego
2 - MEAT: Salami
3 - PRODUCE: Dried Cherries, Strawberries, Raspberries
4 - CRUNCH: Sweet and Spicy Walnuts, Prosecco Chocolates, Biscuit Crackers
5 - DIP: Fresh Honeycomb
6 - GARNISH: Thyme

Pairings to try:
〰️ Brie + Raspberries + Honeycomb
〰️ Manchego + Salami + Sweet and Spicy Walnut
〰️ Merlot Bellavitano + Dried Cherries + Honeycomb

playlist

My new book also features 40 playlists to set a vibe for each cheese plate occasion! This one is full of feel-good, girlie jams :)

Enjoy!!