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9 Secrets to Crafting the Ultimate Cheese Board

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Gourmandize

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Diversify the Cheese Selection

The best cheese boards have at least 3-4 cheeses to choose from. Plan for about 1-1.5 ounces per person if you're serving the platter as an hors d'oeuvre. It's best to seek a variety of flavors and textures to please all tastes. Pick cow's, sheep's and goat's cheeses. Think creamy, tangy, pungent, mild, hard, soft and everything in-between. 


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Cook bow-tie pasta for 8 minutes. Combine grated Parmesan with garlic, and Italian and curry spices.
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