Whether mild, rich, creamy, grassy, or nutty, the secret to making the ultimate cheese board is, well, the cheese. Paired with gooey, sweet, salty, citric, and refreshing accompaniments, the variety of flavors offers a taste for everyone. Try this arrangement to make your next occasion magnifique.

　　

Ingredients

Cheeses of Europe

Brie: Crowned King of Cheese in 1815, or as it’s known in local circles, “Boss of the Baguette.”

　　Comté: It takes nearly 200 gallons of milk to make one wheel of Comté.

　　Mimolette: Dubbed “Lille Cannonball” and its flavor will blow you away.

　　Bleu d’Auvergne: Mild to the tongue but wild on flavor.

　　

Roasted Strawberries with Meyer Lemon

3 cups strawberries, halved and hulled

　　2 Tbsp. sugar

　　2 tsp. champagne vinegar

　　¼ tsp kosher salt

　　1 meyer lemon, peeled

　　

Garlic & Herb Roasted Nuts

3 cup mixed nuts

　　1 Tbsp. olive oil

　　2 strand rosemary, picked

　　4 strands thyme, picked

　　1 Tbsp. garlic powder

　　1 tsp. red pepper flakes

　　2 tsp. kosher salt

　　

Honey & Orange Roasted Figs

1 lb. figs, halved

　　2 Tbsp. honey

　　1 orange, zested

　　2 Tbsp. orange juice

　　¼ tsp. salt

　　

Roasted Strawberries with Meyer Lemon

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375. Loosely lay a piece of parchment in the bottom of a 9x13” cake pan. Toss ingredients in pan. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring once halfway. Allow to cool to room temperature. Can be made up to a week ahead of time.

　　

Garlic & Herb Roasted Nuts

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Toss nuts with remaining ingredients and spread evenly on parchment paper. Bake until fragrant and golden, about 15 minutes, stirring once halfway. Can be made 3 days ahead of time.

　　

Honey & Orange Roasted Figs

Step 3

Preheat oven to 375. Loosely lay a piece of parchment in the bottom of a 9x13” cake pan. Toss ingredients in pan. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring once halfway. Allow to cool to room temperature. Can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Serve alongside cheese with a baguette.

　　

Step 4

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