HAPPY “CHAR-SPOOK-ERIE”

One of the best things about “Char-Spook-erie”? You can put together a killer board with a minimum of hocus pocus. Sure, we’re providing a sample list of great ingredients, which you can see below, but don’t abandon all hope if ye are on a limited budget, or if you’re putting things together last minute.

Our kitchen cryptmasters, unsurprisingly, opted for featuring a skeleton (giving a new meaning to “putting a little meat on the bones”), but don’t forget, your own spooky board is limited only by your own ghastly imagination.

Classic charcuterie blends cured meats, cheese, fruits and veggies, and breads and crackers along with just the right spreads, like mustards, jams and honey. As you’re putting your shopping cauldron together, keep your eye on variety and fresh, even shocking flavor combinations.

Worried about how much charcuterie to present? As a general rule of thumb, for each guest, charcuterie experts recommend about an ounce of cheese, and ounce of meat, 2-3 ounces of fruit, 2-3 ounces of vegetables, and one ounce of crackers or bread. While some guests may enjoy more and others less, this formula makes things pretty easy.