Jul 14 2026
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Relish Tray Recipe

Inspired by The Lexington
Time2h
Serves6

Rotating Selection of Housemade Pickles, Cured Meats, Cheese, Deviled Eggs, Housemade Crackers & Bread

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Ingredients

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Pickles

Cured Meats

Cheese

Deviled Eggs

Housemade Crackers

Bread

Method

Pickles

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brine

    In a large saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.

  2. 2

    Slice the Cucumbers

    Wash and slice the cucumbers into spears or rounds as desired.

  3. 3

    Pack the Jars

    In sterilized jars, pack the cucumber slices tightly. Add garlic cloves and dill sprigs into each jar.

  4. 4

    Pour the Brine

    Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged. Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Cured Meats

  1. 5

    Prepare the Meats

    Slice the salami, prosciutto, and capicola into bite-sized pieces. Arrange them on a platter for serving.

Cheese

  1. 6

    Slice the Cheeses

    Cut the cheddar, brie, and blue cheese into cubes or wedges. Arrange on the same platter as the cured meats.

Deviled Eggs

  1. 7

    Boil the Eggs

    Place eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes.

  2. 8

    Prepare the Filling

    Cool the eggs, peel them, and slice in half. Remove yolks and mash them in a bowl with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. 9

    Fill the Egg Whites

    Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites. Garnish with additional paprika if desired.

Housemade Crackers

  1. 10

    Make the Dough

    In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water until a dough forms.

  2. 11

    Roll and Cut the Crackers

    Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes and place on a baking sheet.

  3. 12

    Bake the Crackers

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake crackers for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.

Bread

  1. 13

    Make the Dough

    In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour and salt, and knead until smooth.

  2. 14

    Let it Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  3. 15

    Shape and Bake the Bread

    Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan. Let it rise again for 30 minutes. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes.

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