In France, we serve charcuterie either as an apéritif or as one course along with a light meal to ensure everyone is satisfied. Think of it as a bit of a secret weapon for making your family dinners easier.
Maybe you’re serving soup and salad for dinner but need a little something extra to please everybody without the fuss of cooking something else. Or perhaps you're making a vegetarian dish and someone at the table wants a little meat to go with it. Add some charcuterie to create a perfectly pleasing meal — effortlessly.
I put this idea in a recipe format so you can save it to your recipe app. Then you won't forget this easy idea, and it's a handy place to keep notes and add items to your grocery list.
Dried sausage for apéritif in France.
Selection of sausage at the farmers' market in France.
Classic charcuterie ideas:
Unique charcuterie options you might find at your grocery store and specialty shops:
You can learn more about charcuterie and online stores like Jambon, La Tienda, and Supermarket Italy.
An easy family dinner — soup, salad, charcuterie, French cheese course, and berries for dessert
Dried sausage rolled in herbes de Provence
An assortment of charcuterie for an easy dinner with friends
When you're out and about, look for specialty shops — you never know what you'll find.
Menu Ideas:
Tips:
Prosciutto with melon or figs.
Bresaola carpaccio for an easy no-cook dish
