Let’s admit it. There’s no better reason to create a delicious charcuterie board than a holiday. Since there’s a reason to celebrate pretty much all year long, we’ve gathered the very best holiday charcuterie boards for every single special day. Whether you need an idea for Christmas, the 4th of July, or Halloween, we’ve got you covered.
Green is the name of the game when it comes to making a holiday charcuterie board for St. Patrick’s Day! And how cute are those pieces of shamrock cheese?
Rainbow Board
You can taste the rainbow with this colorful dessert charcuterie board from Jenny Cookies. Sweet circular cookies are paired with coordinating sprinkles and candy for an eye-popping dessert you won't be able to pass up.
Pastel colors play the leading role in this gorgeous Easter snack board. With a mix of salty and sweet eats, this is the perfect starter for your Easter brunch.
Is there anything sweeter than this patriotic 4th of July charcuterie board? We don’t think so! Be sure to use plenty of fresh berries to make this shine!
Anything with queso blanco has our seal of approval, so this board is a winner in our book. You’ll even get a quick tutorial on how to make those adorable salami flowers.
You don't have to make everything from scratch to make an adorable dessert board like this one from SoCal Cutie. This Halloween version uses store-bought marshmallows, madeleine cookies, and brownie bites that are transformed with a little creativity. It's sweet, and not too spooky!
Halloween Sweet Treats Board
Sugar Bowl Bakery
It's officially candy season with this treat board! Whether you're hosting a Halloween bash or staying home in lieu of trick or treating, this cute board from Sugar Bowl Bakery packs in tasty options like Madeleine cookies, popcorn, and candy. Don't forget the cobwebs!
It just got so much easier to get your littles to eat fruit this holiday! Arrange layers of Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Pumpkin Spice and regular Madeleines, Palmiers, Brownie Bites, and fresh fruit to form a turkey. Don’t forget the Nutella for dipping!
There’s something for all your friends on this Friendsgiving board! We especially love the spelling out of this unofficial (but just as important) holiday.
Waiting for Thanksgiving dinner to be ready can be hard! This ultimate snack board from Passion for Savings makes biding the time until the turkey is ready a breeze, with plenty of fruit, crackers, and cheese that look just as pretty as they are tasty.
Can we all just raise a hand for the deliciousness that is a cheese ball? This fabulous fall board by Tidy Mom effortlessly pairs our guilty-pleasure snacks with tasty treats no one can turn down.
Simple meets savory and sweet with this gorgeous fall apple and cheese board by Bless This Mess Please. We love how there's something for even the pickiest of eaters while remaining festive and delicious.
Hello, autumn! Perfect for Thanksgiving, this smorgasbord of fall treats from Healthy Little Vittles brings healthy snacks and a few hidden treats to your family and friends with plenty of eye-popping appeal.
With gatherings happening on a smaller level this year, this fall dessert board is perfect for avoiding full-size sweets. Some demi-desserts, sauces, and fruit are all you need to whip up this choice charcuterie board by Live to Sweet.
There's a little bit of something for everyone with this cheery charcuterie board by Number 2 Pencil. We love that the look embraces the feeling of "harvest" with plenty of fruits, cheese, and nuts.
Is this not the most gorgeous cinnamon roll board you've ever seen? Perfect for kiddos who want to DIY their own Cinnabon, we love how this charcuterie from the Reluctant Entertainer to see all the assembly details. also packs a punch with other breakfast faves for the adults.
Bagels are the perfect breakfast for busy mornings, especially when laid out on a fabulous board. Add a variety of flavors, plenty of schmear, and all the fun extras that will make your breakfast extra festive, just like this board from Sandra's Easy Cooking.
Beautifully simple and elegant, Fashionable Hostess' winter white cheeseboard brings all the feels. The lovely colors and smooth textured foods make us want to dive right in!
This rustic-toned holiday charcuterie board from Twelve on Main is major eye candy! Each item perfectly represents that winter season, and the gorgeous layout makes it the perfect fit for noshing on while everyone opens gifts.
It's time to get your hot cocoa on! Great for post-dinner dessert, this Christmas dessert board by The Wiegands is loaded with chocolatey treats, peppermint, and lovely greenery for the ultimate holiday vibe.
It's peppermint time! This candy cane-shaped board is packed with wintery treats like Hershey's kisses, chocolate, and tasty baked goods from Sugar Bowl Bakery like Madeleines and brownie bites.
One of the best parts about the holidays is the candy! Load up all the goodies you've been gifted this season on this ultimate candy board from An Indigo Day that's just what your sweet tooth ordered.
Who needs a fancy dinner when you can dig into this Valentine's Day Grazing board from Domestikated Life? Packed with salty and sweet treats, the colorful candies tie in the holiday of love perfectly.
Breakfast for dinner, anyone? Breakfast food is having a serious moment, and we couldn’t be happier about it. We’ve rounded up a bunch of fancy breakfast recipes that are also feasts for the eyes, from pancake charcuterie boards to epic waffle bars and more. Read on to get inspired.
This fried egg sandwich is just as good in the morning as it is in the evening. The best part is that you don't have to stick with just one way of prepping your eggs, you can make them scrambled, fried, over easy, poached and more. Get the recipe from A Couple Cooks.
This board by Windy City Dinner Fairy is the kind of thing bagel lovers dream about. Imagine a nice spread of bagels with plenty of topping options—from classic cream cheese and smoked salmon to fresh fruit and veggies.
Our mind is blown by the sheer scale of this brunch board by Proper. It’s filled with an impressive mix of bread, fruits, cheeses and jams. There’s no need for a centerpiece when the food looks this good!
This fun board from Sandra’s Easy Cooking would make the perfect breakfast for dinner. Homemade waffles make it even more special, and everyone can top them with their favorite fruit, yogurt or syrup.
More of a pancake person? This breakfast for dinner idea has you covered with a drool-worthy charcuterie board. Get all the details (including how to make your pancakes extra fluffy) by clicking here.
For something a little lighter, we love this veggie-forward board from Vegetarian Ventures. Think cheesy homemade popovers that are paired with piles of fresh veggies and sliced cheese.
This board has just enough elements to keep it interesting, but not so many that it’s too overwhelming to put together on a Tuesday night. Get tips on how to make your own (plus a version that skews more savory than sweet) by clicking here.
Burrata fans, you don’t want to miss this breakfast for dinner idea! The deliciously decadent cheese is the centerpiece of this board from Fork in the Kitchen, and it’s complemented by soft scrambled eggs, roasted tomatoes and garlicky potatoes.
Try this sweet idea from Wholefully for your next party (or just because). The topping options are endless, from berries and jams to chia seeds, nuts and whipped cream.
Banana splits: they’re not just for dessert! This breakfast from Smart Nutrition is sure to put a smile on your kids’ faces. With Greek yogurt, granola and berries on top, it’s a healthy way to start the day.
Dessert and hummus in the same sentence? It might sound crazy, but as you’ll learn from We Are Not Martha, it’s surprisingly delicious. This decadent brunch board centers around chocolate hummus with a bunch of dessert-inspired dippers.
Charcuterie boards aren’t just meat and cheese. You can make a fun board from just about anything and ALDI is dropping the top trends for your inspiration in 2022. We’re drooling over the fry platter!
Take your game watch party to the next level with one of the top predicted hits, the French fry board. It’s packed with shoestring, waffle, tater tots and veggie fries so everyone’s favorite will make an appearance. Add in ketchup, ranch, guacamole and melted cheese so the dipping never stops.
Kid-friendly boards are also sure to be hot in 2022. Liven up snack time and make shapes from fruit, veggies, crackers, cheese and deli meat. “Charcuturkey” boards are a great example, but you can let your imagination run wild!
Finally, you can make your boards a bit healthier by following another top trend for the new year. Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free platters will star, along with salad boards! You can try your own by lining lettuce wedges with rows of ingredients to put a fun twist on a Cobb salad. But no judgment if you’re more inclined to make a birthday charcuterie board.
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If you’re celebrating Hanukkah, now you can add a dreidel to your waffle! There’s a new Dreidel Mini Waffle Maker from Dash that will add an extra-special touch to your holiday celebrations.
It’s available now, just in time for the first night of Hanukkah on November 28. You can use it to make four inch waffles (that look a bit more like pancakes) that are each stamped with a dreidel. The waffle maker heats up quickly and could be used for latkes, too!
You can find the new appliance from Dash now at major retailers for $10 each. It also comes with a recipe guide, which might give you inspo for more sweet and savory waffle treats. At only five inches wide, no kitchen is too small for a Dreidel Waffle Maker!
You ever have those mornings where you can’t choose between a waffle and a Pop-Tart? Why not enjoy both? The newest toaster pastry to hit the shelves, Eggo Frosted Maple Syrup, will have you dreaming of breakfast all night long.
Hop out of bed and pop these into your toaster in the morning (or anytime, really). The new Pop-Tart has a flaky, buttery crust just like an Eggo waffle. It also has a maple-flavored filling and white icing with a waffle grid pattern!
You can buy this delicious Pop-Tart starting in December, with eight count boxes available at retailers everywhere and two count packs available in convenience stores. While you’re at it, keep an eye out for the popular pastry line’s other latest release, Día de Muertos.
Ready to make weekend breakfasts feel extra festive? Your fam will love eating “waffle webs” thanks to this adorable new appliance that cooks up mini waffles in spiderweb shapes.
The Dash Spider Web Mini Waffle Maker is available to buy at Target now for $10. At a petite 2.8 inches high and 5 inches wide, it will easily slide into the smallest of kitchens. The nonstick cooking surface ensures that you’ll get get perfect creations every time!
If you’re hoping to make the first meal of the day slightly creepier, you can also buy a skull version of the waffle maker. This one’s a bit more expensive at $17.99, but it’s already racking up great reviews.
The appliances also come with recipe guides for both sweet and savory waffles. If you need even more inspo, check out our list of other foods you can make with a trusty waffle maker!
Country roads…take me home…to the pumpkin spice latteeee. West Virginia is the king of pumpkin spice consumption, according to new data from Instacart. Fittingly launched right as Starbucks returns the ultra-popular PSL, the survey revealed the hottest seasonal flavor trends and the states most (and least) likely to jump on the pumpkin bandwagon.
Unsurprisingly, Hawaii is the least likely state to purchase pumpkin spice products on Instacart, probably due to the absence of a real seasonal fall. Meanwhile, West Virginia is 122% more likely to buy, followed by Iowa (90%), North Carolina (62%) and Ohio (60%). Other pumpkin averse states? Washington D.C., Louisiana and Massachusetts.
The top pumpkin spice products on Instacart? They’re all breakfast related! Coffee creamer came out on top, followed by the actual spice, ground coffee, cream cheese and bread. The company found that quick oats, protein bars, pumpkin and waffle mix and cereal are also hot pumpkin-themed products compared to 2019.
Instacart also noted that searches for pumpkin spice products started early this year, in late July. Retailers haven’t been hesitant to hype up their offerings either, from cup noodles to cookie dough to blizzards. Love it or hate it, the craze is on!
—Sarah Shebek
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OREOs—and all their variations—are indisputably delicious. Now there’s one more way to enjoy the classic sandwich treat. You might want to add New Jersey to your upcoming trips list, because the first-ever OREO Café has opened!
Located at American Dream, the retail and entertainment complex in East Rutherford, the café is a dream come true for your sugar tooth. It features a treats bar, where visitors can pick from delicious items like a waffle sundae with baked-in OREO pieces or a cookies & cream OREO cheesecake. Or you can customize a treat by choosing a dessert base, then picking from a wide range of OREO-inspired toppings, adding up to more than 200 possible combinations!
Of course, there are plenty of OREO items to buy, including packages of cookies and limited-edition merch. That includes tote bags, branded apparel, home decor and more! We’re fans of the fuzzy slippers and the giant cookie pillows.
If you can’t make it to New Jersey but really need an OREO pillow in your life, you can buy online through oreo.com. But we’re definitely putting this new café on our bucket list!
Breakfast just got more fun! If you’re trying to get your kiddos excited about their morning meal, you need to sneak a peak at this kitchen toy.
The Animal Mini Waffle Maker ($38.95) whips up seven waffles or pancakes in a flash. It comes with a mold to create your own tigers, puppies, reindeer, cat and a bear that make mealtime a breeze.
photo: Waffle Wow via Amazon
The non-stick iron creates waffles or pancakes with the silver dollar-sized designs on both sides and cleans up quickly. You can snag the Animal Mini Waffle Maker on Amazon for $38.95.
Vroom vroom! If your breakfast looks like a car, then it is perfectly acceptable to play with your food. CucinaPro has a waffle maker that turns your batter into edible toy cars.
The Cars & Trucks Waffle Maker Iron has seven unique molds to make everything from a police car to a monster truck and school bus. The non-stick electric waffle make not only makes breakfast a breeze but fun, too!
Simply pour your favorite pancake or waffle batter into the non stick molds and soon you’ll have seven different cars and truck shaped mini waffles. Cover them in powdered sugar or “drive” them through puddles of syrup.
The CucinaPro Cars & Trucks Waffle Maker is available on Amazon for $49.95.