That "St. Patrick's Day" Plate + Supplies

I have seen my fair share of St. Patrick’s Day plates over the years, and many of them include rainbow candy galore, four-leaf clover cut-outs and leprechauns. As much I do love to lean into the kitschy creations, I wanted to simplify with this one, keeping with the orange and green Irish flag theme but focusing on the pairings itself!

The star of the show is obviously the aged Irish Cheddar, adding a creamy and tangy bite to the plate. But let’s not miss the bourbon maple roasted carrots. Pair those two together for a decadent sweet and salty bite. The sweet and smoky notes of the bourbon maple syrup blend beautifully with the sweetness of the carrots, creating a caramelized glaze in the oven. See below for the supplies, pairings and a step-by-step!

SUPPLIES NEEDED

• 12” Round Porcelain Plate - Linked Here

• 3oz Ramekin - Linked Here

  CHEESE:

• Aged Irish Cheddar (Kerrygold)

• Triple Creme Brie (Mt Tam)

• Aged Gouda (Beemster)

  PRODUCE:

• Cucumbers - Sliced with this knife

• Green Olives, pitted

• Maple Bourbon Rosted Carrots

  • Toss sliced carrots in maple syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper and bake at 400F for about 15-20 minutes

CRUNCH:

• Fruit and Nut Crackers (Raincoast Crisp)

• Chili Lime Cashews

  DIP:

• Honeycomb (Bushwick Kitchen)

• Fig Jam (Divina)

GARNISH

• Fresh Dill

Pairings to try

• Aged Irish Cheddar + Maple Carrots + Honey

• Triple Creme Brie + Fig Jam + Cracker

• Aged Gouda + Olive + Chili Cashew

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!!