Good morning and happy Monday to you all!
Spring is here and spring celebrations are in the air! Easter is now upon us and soon will follow the communions parties, Mother's Day brunches, and back yard cookouts to celebrate graduations. And when it comes to planning any type of gathering, as far as appetizers go I like to keep things simple. One of the easiest and most elegant ways to set the tone for an afternoon or evening social is to provide a beautiful appetizer table which includes a few unique yet versatile spreadable cheeses. Then allow your guests the fun and adventure of pairing them with a host of assorted accoutrement's.
Appetizer Menu
Boursin Garlic & Fine Herb Gournay cheese spread
Boursin Shallot &Chive Gournay cheese spread
To be paired with...
Everything Flat Bread crackers, Water crackers and Ciabatta baguette
and
Toasted sliced Almonds
Fresh Baby arugula
Olive tempenade
Sliced green Apples and Radishes
Dried Cherries
plus a
Cherry Honey
wine pick- souvignon blanc from SOUVERAIN
There are so many fabulous ways to enjoy Boursin cheeses. Here are a few ideas I came up with as how to pair two of Bousin's beautifully crafted and incredibly delicious Gournay cheeses, Garlic and Fine Herbs and Shallots and Chives.
OK I totally love anything garlic, and as far as I am concerned garlic goes with just about everything! So when it came time to try Boursin's Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, it is not hard to believe that I went crazy over the flavor. One of my favorite ways to enjoy this cheese is on a thin slice of ciabatta bread, topped with a peppery bite of baby arugula and the saltiness of an olive tapanade.
Another great way to enjoy this garlic infused cheese is to simply spread it on any type of cracker and then top it with toasted almonds.
When entertaining, I like to provide both sweet and savory options for my guests, and I love the taste of the two opposing flavors together.
One of the pairings I really enjoy is the light yet somewhat earthy flavor of Boursin's Shallot & Chive cheese with a touch of sweetness from honey, I used a cherry honey, and a slice of tart green apple all atop an Everything flat bread. Another tasty combination to try with this cheese is to spread it on a plain water cracker and then add some dried fruit and a slice of raw radish. The flavors are wonderful together and texturally you enjoy the bold crispiness of the radish in contrast to the creaminess of the Shallot & Chive cheese.
My wine of choice to go with these cheeses is a citrusy sauvignon blanc or a light pinot grigio.
It is also a good idea to create a few pairing options ahead of time for your guests. This will help them to think out of the box with regard to other possible ways to pair these delicious cheeses.
I hope this post gives you few ideas of how to entertain in a way that will not only totally wow your guest, but also help you to very easily create a beautifully elegant appetizer spread with some of the gorgeous cheeses from Boursin.
Wishing you all a wonderful start to this glorious Easter week!
XO
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