Shop gourmet for cheeses to make an enjoyable evening. There are no magic number of cheeses to include, but at least three and no more than five is as a guideline. Serve with (gluten-free) breads, crackers, fruits, meats, etc. if desired. Do label any dairy-/gluten-free and vegan items.
Side Note: French serve a plate of cheese after a dinner.
Plateau de fromages (French)
Start with a variety of flavors, colors, and textures. Here are some selections:
un 1. A mild, soft cheese, like creamy Brie or goat cheese
deux 2. A sharp and/or hard cheese: Asiago, Pecorino, or Grana Padano
trois 3. A smooth, semi-soft cheese: Havarti or Manchego
quatre 4. A veined option: Danish Blue or Saga
cinq 5. Sweet cheese or those with herbs, fruit, or spices
six 6. for vegan guest, nut-based cheese alternative
sept 7. and assortment of dairy-free cheeses
See Meat Tray: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2021/01/meat-tray.html
Fruit and Vegetable Tray: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2021/01/fruit-and-vegetable-trey.html
