shanni Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I've never done it, and have no idea how to! I know seems crazy doesn't it:eyepoppin There's going to be between 27-30 people. I am getting 1lb Roast Beef 1lb Turkey Breast 1lb Chicken Breast 2lbs American Cheese 1lb Honey Ham 1lb Sweet Virgina Ham 1lb Bologna 1lb Salami 1/2 lb Swiss Cheese 1/2 lb Provolone Cheese Anything I'm forgetting? Also anyone happen to have a pic of what it should look like when it's all on the platter? Any help is appreciated! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyjane Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 You could use olives and or grapes as garnishes to lay around the tray to dress it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyjane Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 For some reason when I post the link it doesn't send to the right page. There are a lot of good pictures if you google meat & cheese tray then click on images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 What else would you serve with this other than a couple different salads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffnatu Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Cheese ball and differant types of crackers maybe? Here's a great cheese ball recipe that I got from the Kraftsfoods magazine. Party Cheese Ball Prep Time: 15 minTotal Time: 3 hr 15 minMakes: 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1 Tbsp. finely chopped onion 1 Tbsp. chopped red bell pepper 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. lemon juice Dash ground red pepper Dash salt 1 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans BEAT cream cheese and cheddar cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. MIX in all remaining ingredients except pecans; cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. SHAPE into ball; roll in pecans. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers. You can also form these into logs or even balls the size of sausage balls. I'm going to try the logs this time so I can just slice it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffnatu Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Or maybe even slice up summer sausage and cheddar cheese w/crackers and spicy brown mustard. They have a huge summer sausage at Walmart for $4.98. I've been eating this stuff all week for lunch. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyjane Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Baked Beans, veggie tray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 Baked Beans, veggie tray?My husband would die if he didn't have his baked beans, sadly I will probably die after he has them:yuck: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyers12345 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I would add some fancy bread and condiments for a sandwich spread if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Get a large round platter. Line with leafy green lettuce or foil, roll the meats around the platter. I use black olives and green olives for presentation or in the middle put spicy mustard for dipping. I also like to buy hot pepper cheese. Great with the meats you are having Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmmiller Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I saw this on another website.. Start with a bed of green leaf lettuce to cover the tray. Use three different meats sliced thin enough to roll and three different kind of cheese. Stack the cheese evenly and then cut in half. Then kind of zig zag the cheese as you stack it on the tray. You will divide the tray into thirds with your cheese. Then roll your meats and cut in half and stack in rows between the cheeses. In the center make a bed of lettuce and put drained baby sweet pickles. And someone suggested using a cookie cutter for the cheese. (to dress it up alittle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealluvr Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 a side of brushetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 Some great ideas, thanks a bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Why do I venture into threads like this? I always leave hungry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayhaysay Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 http://www.heinens.com/images/upload/Mag%20Meat%20&%20CheeseTray(1).jpeg This one looks yummy to me. Ok, that's supposed to be a pic not a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 I cant get the pic to post either lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Wouldn't it be easier to just order one? Cheaper, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 I was going to just order them, but after researching the prices, it's actually 1/2 the price of buying one and double the amount of meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayhaysay Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 http://www.quikdine.com/fran/MO/spfldMO/restrnts/summerfresh/images/trays/nt_5.jpg Well, that one worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulfam Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 what about a bread bowl with spinich dip or ranch dip inside and the pieces of bread to dip it in or even crackers to dip in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISTY17FAN Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 dont forget the baby dills or the gherkins pickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 dont forget the baby dills or the gherkins picklesOMG that wasn't even on my list!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastasalad Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 You could always put hummus in the center of the tray, walmart and sams have it ready to serve in lil containers or make your own taboli-it's very easy and goes well with a sandwich tray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleverbffool Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Why do I venture into threads like this? I always leave hungry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandy Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I would add the pickles, olives green and black (whole/pitted), tomatoes, and maybe some pearl onions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakmom Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 what about a bread bowl with spinich dip or ranch dip inside and the pieces of bread to dip it in or even crackers to dip in.Mmmmm....my favorite! No one else here eats it, but I usually make one and eat almost the whole thing once or twice a year, lol. I love it with the marble boule bread. Sometimes I also serve it with Fritos scoops for extra dipping. The bread doesn't go as far if you really hollow it out well. I think I'll make myself one of these next week. Great thread! I think I will make one of these trays for New Years and make my life simple. BJ's has GREAT prices on lunch meat and cheese. Land O Lakes American is only $2.99/lb there vs. $5.99/lb at the grocery store. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lori12563 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 we always have gerkin pickles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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