Cheese Board with Roasted Strawberries, Garlic & Herb Nuts, and Honey & Orange Roasted Figs

Name: Cheese Board with Roasted Strawberries, Garlic & Herb Nuts, and Honey & Orange Roasted Figs
Ingredients: Brie: Crowned King of Cheese in 1815, or as it’s known in local circles, “Boss of the Baguette.”; Comté: It takes nearly 200 gallons of milk to make one wheel of Comté.; Mimolette: Dubbed “Lille Cannonball” and its flavor will blow you away.; Bleu d’Auvergne: Mild to the tongue but wild on flavor.; 3 cups strawberries, halved and hulled; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. champagne vinegar; ¼ tsp kosher salt; 1 meyer lemon, peeled; 3 cup mixed nuts; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 strand rosemary, picked; 4 strands thyme, picked; 1 Tbsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. red pepper flakes; 2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 lb. figs, halved; 2 Tbsp. honey; 1 orange, zested; 2 Tbsp. orange juice; ¼ tsp. salt

By Cheeses of Europe

September 9, 2020

Whether mild, rich, creamy, grassy, or nutty, the secret to making the ultimate cheese board is, well, the cheese. Paired with gooey, sweet, salty, citric, and refreshing accompaniments, the variety of flavors offers a taste for everyone. Try this arrangement to make your next occasion magnifique.

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