Antipasto Platter

Steps

1. Step 1

   Arrange the small items: On a large serving board or platter, place the marinated baby mozzarella in a small bowl and set somewhat close to the middle. Put the olives, marinated mushrooms, and honey or jam in smaller bowls. Arrange the bowls on different parts of the board.

   1 cup marinated baby mozzarella cheese1 cup marinated olives1 cup marinated mushrooms (or artichoke hearts)1/2 cup good honey or fig jam

2. Step 2

   Arrange the cheese blocks: Arrange the soft, semi-soft, and hard cheeses on the board. Leave the softer cheeses like gorgonzola whole and slicing or cube the harder cheeses (I like a variety of textures and looks).

   6 ounces soft cheese (like gorgonzola)6 ounces semi-soft cheese (like fontina)6 ounces hard Italian cheese (like Pecorino Romano)

3. Step 3

   Arrange the meats: Slice the hard salami into 1/4-inch rounds. For the softer, more pliable meats, fold or roll them into shapes you like. It’s also pretty to arrange softer meats like prosciutto in a ruched, more whimsical manner.

   1 pound Italian-style cured meats (like salami, prosciutto, and capicola)