“smorgas-bord” Recipe

Time30m

Serves8

Chef’s choice of artisan cheeses, sausage, & fruit served with olive tomato spread, tavern mustard, fennel almonds, and warm herb bread.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Cheeses and Sausages
Cut the artisan cheeses into cubes or slices for easy serving. Arrange them on a large serving platter. Slice the assorted sausages into bite-sized pieces and add them to the platter next to the cheeses.
2
Prepare the Fruits
Wash the fresh grapes and remove them from their stems. Slice the apples and pears into wedges or thin slices. Arrange the fruits around the cheese and sausage on the platter.
3
Prepare the Spreads
Spoon the olive tomato spread and tavern mustard into small bowls. Place these bowls on the platter or alongside it for easy access. Add the fennel almonds in a small bowl or scatter them around the platter.
4
Prepare the Bread
Slice the freshly baked herb bread into thick slices. Optionally, you can warm the slices slightly in the oven just before serving to enhance the flavor and texture.

5
Arrange Everything
Once all components are prepared, arrange the platter aesthetically. Start with the cheeses and sausages, then add the fruits, followed by the spreads and almonds, and finally, place the herb bread on a separate plate or alongside the platter.
6
Serving Suggestions
Serve the Smorgas-Bord as an appetizer or starter. Encourage guests to mix and match the cheeses, sausages, fruits, and spreads on their plates. Pair with a selection of wines if desired.