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  • Charcuterie Board

    Charcuterie Board

    Charcuterie Board

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    Total Time 25 minutes
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    Cheeses
    • Select a mixture of soft, semi-soft, firm and hard cheeses
    Cured Meats
    • Cured meats work great. Select salami, prosciutto, calabrese, etc.
    Crackers and Bread
    • Various crackers (plain, seeded, fruit studded)
    • Breads such as baguettes or sourdough
    Fruits and Nuts
    • Popular Fresh Fruit: red and green grapes, apples, figs
    • Popular Dried: apricots, figs
    Salty, Briny Elements
    • Olives, cornichons, pickles vegetables, caperberries
    Spreads
    • Complementary jams, preserves, or marmalade
    • Savory spreads and pates

    Method
     

    1. On a large platter, cutting board, or even directly on a butcher paper wrapped table, display the charcuterie board elements.Slice cheeses and meats if they don't come pre-sliced.
    2. Shingle them so guests can pick them up one at a time. Arrange all the meats and cheeses, keeping them separated by type.
    3. Then, mix the breads, crackers, and fruit into the remaining space. Feel free to put the salty, briny elements into small bowls to place around the board. Don't forget small tongs or knives and small plates to make it easy to serve. Enjoy!
  • Cranberry Apple Punch

    Cranberry Apple Punch

    Cranberry Apple Punch

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    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    Serves 1
    • 2 ounces apple cider
    • ¾ ounce no added sugar cranberry juice
    • 2 ounces ginger beer
    • 1 ounce bourbon optional
    • Garnishes: apple slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks
    Serves 32 (Party Size)
    • 64 ounces apple cider (2-32 oz bottles)
    • 24 ounces no added sugar cranberry juice (3 cups)
    • 67.6 ounces ginger beer (4-16.9 oz bottles)
    • 32 ounces bourbon (4 cups)

    Method
     

    Single Serving
    1. Place all ingredients in a tumbler then fill with ice and stir.
    2. Garnish glass with apple slices, a few cranberries and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
    For A Crowd
    1. Scale the recipe to make as many servings as desired and serve in a punch bowl. To keep it chilled, make ice cubes with apple cider, or fill a bundt pan with cider to make an ice ring. Place all ingredients in the punch bowl, then float the ice ring on top. Garnish with apple slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks. Enjoy!
  • Sparkling Spiced Cider

    Sparkling Spiced Cider

    Sparkling Spiced Cider

    Looking for a fun beverage for your next fall gathering? Infuse cider with your favorite fall baking spices and add bubbles—either sparkling juice or the adults-only prosecco. This Sparkling Spiced Cider is easy enough to pull off for unexpected guests. Don’t forget the sliced fruit for the punch bowl. It takes it to the next level! Serving this punch warm is a nod to mulled wine and the chillier temps. The addition of sparkling wine or juice keeps it festive. 

    Sparkling Spiced Cider

    Looking for a fun beverage for your next fall gathering? Infuse cider with your favorite fall baking spices and add bubbles—either sparkling juice or the adults-only prosecco. This sparkling spiced cider is easy enough to pull off for unexpected guests.
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    Servings: 7
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 gallon apple cider
    • 1 ½ cups pear juice
    • 1 (750 ml) bottle prosecco or sparkling pear juice
    • 4 oranges sliced (divided)
    • 6 cinnamon sticks
    • 6 cloves
    • 2 star anise
    • 2 Honeycrisp apples cored and sliced
    • A few sprigs of fresh thyme

    Method
     

    1. In a 6-quart stockpot, bring apple cider, pear juice, half of the orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise to just under a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
    2. Remove from heat and carefully strain into a large serving vessel, top with prosecco or sparkling pear juice. Serve warm, garnish with remaining orange slices, apple slices, and fresh thyme sprigs.
    3. Enjoy!

    Recipe Provided by INFRA