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Whether you’re throwing a spooky soiree for Halloween, hosting Thanksgiving or celebrating the arrival of fall (good bye, summer heat!) at a friend’s, this pumpkin cheese ball is the perfect appetizer (just like my Pinecone Cheese Ball). With cheddar and cream cheese (and did I mention the adorable pumpkin shape!?), it goes with just about anything! Crackers, veggies, bread, pita chips, pretzels, you name it and it will taste good. You can also totally customize it to your flavor preferences (check out the list below), so make it for your next fall cheese board! LTKHome LTKHalloween LTKSeasonal

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I’m a sucker for the Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl–it’s the perfect winter salad recipe! The combination of the warm rice and sweet potatoes, the melty, tangy goat cheese, and the crunchy kale, apples, and almonds is so satisfying. I whipped up this killer copycat recipe and loved it so much, I thought I’d share!

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Big News!! The Charcu-tree is finally available in World Market✨

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INGREDIENTS
4 oz burrata ball
1 tomato, sliced basil
2 black olives olive oil salt, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lay burrata on a platter and cut small incision on bottom half of the ball.
2. Scoop out stracciatella filling and shape into a “ghost tail”.
3. Slice ends of both olives to create the “eyes” and slice length-wise to create the “mouth” and place on burrata
“ghost”.
4. Lay basil and tomatoes along the top half of the platter and dress with olive oil and salt and enjoy!

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Instructions
Lay the arugula down on a large platter. Drizzle olive oil over the bed of arugula then sprinkle with salt.
Evenly distribute the burrata, figs, pomegranate arils, and toasted walnuts on top, then season with salt and pepper.
Serve the dressing on the side or lightly drizzle and allow guests to add more.

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Whether thou is hosting a Halloween bash or a Hocus Pocus (1 and/or 2!) watch party, this board will put a spell on you. Here thou willst create bewitching charcuterie versions of Winnifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson. Just make sure you’ve got some salt on hand—you never know when some unsuspecting virgin will light a black flame candle. For other Halloween ideas, try my Halloween Cheese Board, Halloween Muffin Tin Board, and Halloween Candy Board.

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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add the prosciutto to the prepared sheet. Cover with another sheet of parchment paper and a second baking sheet. Roast until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes, being careful not to overcook. Remove from the oven and let cool.
In the base of a food processor, combine the avocado, goat cheese, chives, basil, parsley, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pulse until combined and smooth, scraping down sides as needed. (Blend less for a chunkier texture!)
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and crumble crispy prosciutto on top.

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If you ask me, there’s nothing more fall than apples and nothing more nostalgic than homemade caramel apples. Forget what you know about how to make caramel apples… this DIY caramel apple toppings board is a super easy, fun way to serve apples as a snack, app, or dessert for all your fall party needs. The best part? The toppings are totally customizable–Halloween? Use themed sprinkles! Game night? Throw in some crumbled bacon for a sweet and savory spin.

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These are the best skeleton molds for all your halloween festivities ✨

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Everything we used for Rory’s 2nd birthday celebration 🤍

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Instructions
Combine the chicken, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, cream cheese, ½ cup cheddar, ¼ cup blue cheese, Frank’s Red Hot, ranch dressing, and sour cream in a crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
When the dip is bubbling and the cheese has melted, top with remaining cheddar and blue cheese. Cover and cook until melted and combined, 5 to 10 minutes more.
Garnish with scallions and serve with celery sticks and potato chips for dipping.

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Instructions
Layer the butter in swirls on half of the board. If the butter isn’t as soft and spreadable as peanut butter, add it to a bowl first and stir it.
Add crostini to the other half of the board.
Sprinkle the butter with salt and drizzle with honey. Garnish with edible flowers.

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CharCUTErie - emphasis on the CUTE! I rounded up these marshmallows and the cutest charcuterie board

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Next up...BRIE! Let's talk about the best ways to cut up this cheese. Follow for more!

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Instructions
Pour lime juice, blackberry jam and a few ice cubes into a mason jar and SHAKE.
Add ice to a Collins glass. You could use a traditional Mule glass but I wanted to see the pretty ombre colors of the drink so I used a Collins.
Pour in blackberry mixture equally into both glasses
Top with Ginger Kombucha
Garnish with mint, blackberry and candied ginger on a cocktail pick. Optional: add a lime wedge

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Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and 1 cup shredded cheese until thoroughly combined.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into a ball, then coat in the remaining shredded cheese to cover the outside of the cheese ball.
Transfer the mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap continuing to shape into a round ball.
Wrap twine around the cheese ball four times (or use 4 large rubber bands) tightly around the wrapped cheese ball to shape into a pumpkin. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
Remove the twine and plastic wrap. Press bell pepper stem into the top of the cheese ball where all the lines intersect.
If you want to add some more flavor, check out the mix-ins in the blog post!

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This Halloween costume is brie-lliant if I do say so myself 😉🧀 Comment "BRIE" for the link!

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This pumpkin shaped cocotte is a seasonal favorite that works beautifully from Halloween through Thanksgiving. It’s perfect for serving dips, sides, soups, or desserts while adding a festive touch to any table.🤍

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Halloween eyeball ice 👀

Simply freeze blueberries + water in this ice tray and use it in your Halloween Drinks.

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Add pretzels to the board first. Fill each pretzel with a cheese, meat, and produce.
Add remaining cheese, meats, nuts, and produce to the board around the pretzels. Add olives to a bowl and serve on the board or on the side.

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Instructions
In a medium serving bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Sprinkle with chives or scallions to serve. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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These charcuterie witches fingers are such an easy snack to serve up in October!! I couldn’t resist posting now so you can have it on hand when the time comes.

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Instructions
Cut the olives in half cross-wise, then cut the rounded tops off of each half.
Fold each piece of prosciutto in half lengthwise, then fold it in half again lengthwise.
Working one at a time, wrap folded prosciutto slices around mozzarella balls. Top each one with an olive half.
Arrange on a platter and serve.

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Instructions

Add the condiments, sauerkraut, and giardiniera to individual bowls and place on the board. Focus the condiments in the center and the larger bowls around the edge of the board.
Place the sausages on the board, separating the different types. Feel free to slice some of the sausages! Fill in the board with the pickles, cornichons, onion, and radishes.
Add the buns to the board away from the wet items to present sogginess, or serve separately!

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Fall burrata board

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Do your kids love coloring as much as mine? This kids table is an essential in my home!

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This easy Halloween Pasta Salad comes together with simple ingredients that just look spooky (naturally). The manzanilla olives look like eyeballs alongside the tomatoes… and the black + white pasta is giving BEETLEJUICE! Recipe ⬇️ PS- the bowl is from World Market INGREDIENTS Pasta Salad striped farfalle pasta, cooked manzanilla olives cherry tomatoes, halved ciliegine salami, cut into ribbons Dressing 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper and whisk vigorously. 2. Combine pasta, olives, tomatoes, ciliegine, and salami. 3. Dress with vinaigrette, toss to incorporate, serve, and enjoy!

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Directions
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, olives, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Using your hands, shape the cream cheese mixture into a football-shaped oval. Transfer to the center of a plate and cover in a single layer of pepperoni.
Top with provolone pieces in the shape of football laces. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Remove from fridge 30 minutes before serving and place plate in the center of a large board. Add crackers around the cheese ball.
Add blackberries and dip to small bowls and place on opposite corners of the board. Fan the peppers out around the dip and fan the Babybel around the berries. Add the caprese skewers and strawberries to the empty corners, then fill in the rest of the board with salami, raspberries, pretzels, and brie bites, being sure to separate like colors.

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Amazon lifesavers for stress-free travel with littles. Parents what’s one item you never travel without?

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When your snack board doubles as Halloween decor.

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Bedtime favorites on repeat! Which book would you add to this stack for your little ones?

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