Boards and Bowls - Kid-friendly charcuterie boards
August 30 2021
Kids are back in school! Sports have started! Need quick and easy meals? Try these!
Meats:
- Salami, prosciutto, or other deli meat
- Sliced summer sausage
- Sliced or cubed pepperoni
- Beef jerky sticks
Cheeses:
- Sliced cheeses
- Cubed cheeses
- Hard cheeses
- Spreadable cheeses
- String cheese or other cheese sticks
- Mini Baby Bell cheeses
Fruits:
- Grapes (these are SO simple)
- Cherries
- Whole berries
- Apple and pear slices (dip in Sprite to keep them from turning brown)
- Pomegranate seeds
- Dried fruit — craisins, raisins, apricots, dates, etc.
- NOTE: super juicy fruits like melons, stone fruits, and pineapples don’t work well — also, I never include bananas.
Veggies:
- Cherry tomatoes
- Baby carrots and sugar snap peas
- Sliced cucumbers and peppers
- Any other raw veggie you like, cut into bite-size chunks
- Pickles (or any pickled veggie)
- Olives
Crackers, Nuts, Seeds, Bread:
- Wheat Thins, Ritz, Saltines, Club, or any crackers you have
- Tortilla chips
- Pretzels (we love the long rods)
- Pub mixes (like Chex Mix)
- Veggie Straws, Goldfish, Cheese-Its
- Crusty bread or breadsticks
- Small sandwich chunks — depending on how hungry we are
- Mixed nuts
- Pistachios
- Sunflower and pumpkin seeds
Dips:
- Hummus or ranch for the veggies
- Fruit dip or yogurt for the fruit
- Guacamole and salsa for chips and crackers
- Jams and jellies to spread on crackers
- Spinach, artichoke, and cheese spread for bread and crackers
Anything else your family enjoys that is easy to eat with your hands!
Credits: ANDREADEKKER.COM
« BACK TO NEWS
LATEST COMMUNITY NEWS
V
All
Development
Dining
Government
Home & Garden
Lifestyle
Outdoors
Pets
Transportation
Community
Non-Profit
Sports
Education
Health & Science
Religion
Groups
Entertainment
Home & Garden
June 30 2023
Fort Bend County Master Gardeners' Vegetable Garden Education Center Wins First Place at Texas Master Gardener State Conference
Completed in 2022, the FBCMG Vegetable Garden Education Center in Rosenberg has made its mark as an innovative learning site for horticulture enthusiasts.
Education
June 05 2023
Spring ISD Celebrates Hope, Determination of Class of 2023 in Graduation Ceremonies at Planet Ford Stadium
Thousands of Spring ISD parents and family members gathered at the district's Planet Ford Stadium June 1-3 to cheer on the more than 2,000 graduates of the district's six high schools.
Government
June 05 2023
Two HCSO Deputies Honored by Justice Department in 6th Annual Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing
19 law enforcement officers and deputies from 15 jurisdictions across the country were honored, including two Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies.
Education
May 30 2023
Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora Named 2023 Region 4 Superintendent of the Year
As the Region 4 nominee for the 2023 Texas Superintendent of the Year program, Salazar-Zamora will be among Regional winners who will be interviewed at the end of August and five state finalists will be selected.
Community
May 08 2023
Bayou City Art Festival Now Accepting Applications for Collegiate Art Collective for Houston Area College Art Students
Houston area college visual art students are encouraged to apply to represent their school, and showcase and sell their art at Houston's signature art festival this fall.
Health & Science
May 04 2023
Harris County Public Health Offers Ways to Take Control of Your Asthma and Allergies During This Peak Season
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Learn more about these conditions, triggers, and treatments, to help people with asthma and allergies better manage their symptoms.
Education
April 18 2023
New Spring ISD Teachers College Academy Offers Students a Jumpstart for Future Educational Careers
More than three dozen Spring ISD students will graduate from high school with an Associate of Arts in Teaching at no cost to them and with guarantees employment with the district.
Education
March 09 2023
With Rodeo Season in Full Swing, Trustee Newhouse Celebrates Ranching Recognition
Aside from their work with livestock and conservation, the Newhouses were recognized for their community advocacy in providing livestock animals to local 4-H and FFA students as well as funding for scholarships.Â