Making up a platter of food is something we consider doing when we have a group of people over, something to nibble on and share before a meal, whilst having a drink. However, there are times when a platter can be a meal. Honestly. You can put whatever you have in the fridge or pantry on a board, or make something fresh like a frittata, and serve it up. Things you could use to make a platter;

• Cold meats
• Dip- fresh or bought. Guacamole, hommus, beetroot- whatever you’re inclined to make or have in the fridge
• Different breads and crackers
• Sliced fruit- strawberries with Camembert, pear and blue cheese are just a couple of suggestions
• Sliced vegetables
• Pickles, olives
• Cheese
• Frittata
• Chippolatas (small sausages)
• Chicken wings
• Rocket
• Sweets. A platter could be put together for dessert with fruit, biscuits, cake

Yesterday my husband and I did just that. We are fortunate enough to be able to have days together without the interruption of work, or the rushing around after children. Time to sit and talk, laugh, fight (let’s be honest, it’s not all roses all the time), plan and reminisce. We had hard cheeses, fresh Turkish bread from the bakery down the road, pickles, olives, caviar, avocado and halloumi, washed down with a bottle of white. It was a wonderful meal to share with my Love, easy to put together so that all we needed to do was sit, eat and spend time together talking about plans for the garden, life, the future, our children and whatever else crossed out minds. 

Whether it’s an impromptu visit from a friend, a quiet night in with your loved ones, a picnic or just to use up what you’ve got in your fridge, a platter is one of those things that will feed hungry tummies and be exciting and fun. An opportunity to explore new flavours and tastes. Something that is easy to prepare and little time to clean up.

I hope you’re loving easy food