A platter filled with savories and sweets, soft foods and crunchies, a variety of proteins, fruits and vegetables looks compelling to the eye and satisfies most any appetites. It’s a great way to welcome guest and inspire them to help themselves for a casual gathering.
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Here’s one I made recently and tips on how you can make one for your favorite crowd. First, I lined this 20″ x 20″ enameled tray that usually lives in my family room with parchment paper to protect it.
Next: Place a few ramekins or small bowls in key spots to anchor the presentation.
![Splendid Party platter, crackers, pistachio nuts, dried sour cherries, blue and white tray, pickled peppers, olives, splendid fêtes, splendid food](https://splendidmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_8167-1-768x1024.jpeg)
Fill the corners with something “spilly”, I used the corners for crackers.
![Splendid Party platter, crackers, pistachio nuts, dried sour cherries, blue and white tray, pickled peppers, olives, splendid fêtes, splendid food, Brazil nuts, cut oranges, Boursin cheese, tapenade](https://splendidmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_8170-1-768x1024.jpeg)
Start filling in the space with nuts, fresh fruits, dried fruits, smoked salmon, chunks and slices of cheese, cheese rounds, pinches of prosciuttos, rolls of cheeses and salamis. Fill the ramekins with olives, tapenade, pickled peppers.
![Splendid Party platter, crackers, pistachio nuts, dried sour cherries, blue and white tray, pickled peppers, olives, splendid fêtes, splendid food, Brazil nuts, cut oranges, Boursin cheese, tapenade, salami rolls, cheese rolls, smoked salmon, figs, tiger figs, mission figs, salted almonds, cheese chunks, walnuts](https://splendidmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_8174-768x1024.jpeg)
Finish off the presentation with grapes and sprigs of herbs.
![Splendid Party platter, crackers, pistachio nuts, dried sour cherries, blue and white tray, pickled peppers, olives, splendid fêtes, splendid food, Brazil nuts, cut oranges, Boursin cheese, tapenade, cheese slices, sage sprigs, grapes, green grapes](https://splendidmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_8181-768x1024.jpeg)
And just like that, you’ll have a tantalizing selection of treats ready for your guests!!
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Thanks Emily – You’ve got an incredible eye for presentation. I will definitely use these much needed tips!!