Charcuterie Board

Cheese: 2 oz per person (4 oz per person if this is the only food item)

• Soft Cheese (2-3 types): Brie, Camembert, Cambozola, Burrata, Blue, Fontina, Goat
• Semi Hard (2-3 types): Gouda, White Cheddar, Manchego, Gruyere, Caramelized Onion Cheddar*
• Spreadable Cheese (1): Boursin Garlic Cheese*
• 8 oz Mini Mozzarella Cheese Balls*

Our favorite cheeses: Port Salut (Smith’s), Merlot Bellavitano (Smith’s) and Caramelized Onion (Trader Joe’s)

Meats: 1-2 oz per person (2-4 oz per person if this is the only food item)

• Prosciutto (Combo pack*)
• Gor Pepperoni
• Calabrese 
• Salami

Fruits:

• Grapes
• Kiwi
• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries
• Apple
• Pear
• Figs (Dried?)
• Clementines
• Dried Apricots*
• Dried Prunes
• Dark Cherries

Other:

• One Large Board or Flat Platter or Cookie Sheet
• Assorted Crackers*
• Baguette
• Honey
• Jam or Fruit Spread
• Green Olives
• Trail mix - Almond Cashew Chocolate Mix*

*Get at Trader Joe's

Instructions:

1. Gather board, small bowls, appetizer forks, spreaders, cheese knifes.
2. Clean the board or surface and dry thoroughly.
3. Wash and gently pat dry any fruits being used.
4. Unwrap the cheese and meats being used.
5. Slice any cheese and meats that need to be sliced
1. Use some parchment paper or wax paper to protect your board from any grease from the meat or cheeses.
6. Start at the center of the board and arrange items on the board. Try to set contrasting colors and shapes together to create a more visual interest.
7. Have the board ready about 30 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to soften to make easier for spreading.

Classic Irish Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup half and half
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Berry topping

• 1 cup strawberries (quartered)
• 6 oz blackberries
• 6 oz blueberries
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp water

Directions

1. Press saute, melt butter in Instant Pot.  Add oats; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add water, salt and cinnamon; cook and stir 1 minute.
3. Secure lid and move pressure release valve to sealing position.  Select manual; cook at high pressure 13 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, prepare berry topping. (See below)
5. When cooking is complete, press cancel to turn off heat.  Use natural release for 10 minutes, then release remaining pressure.
6. Stir oats until smooth.  Add half-and-half and brown sugar; stir until well blended.
7. If a thicker porridge is desired, press Saute and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until desired thickness, stirring constantly. (Porridge will also thicken upon standing.) Serve with berry topping.

Directions for Berry topping

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.  Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Cook 8-9 minutes or until berries are tender but still hold their shape, stir occasionally.

Parfait with Maple Cinnamon Oats

Ingredients:

2 Tbls Oats (old fashioned)

1/8 tspCinnamon 

1 1/2 Tbsp Maple Syrup

Vanilla yougurt (1 cup per person)

Any kind of berries/fruit-

Strawberries

Blueberries

Raspberries

Blackberries

Bananas 

Kiwis

Clementines

Mangos

Directions:

1. In a small bowl or ramken mix oats, maple syrup and cinnamon.  Then set aside. (Amount above makes enough for 2)

2. Wash fruit and cut

3. In your serving dish layer yogurt and friut then top with cinnamon oats.

Prep time 10 minutes.