Ingredients
Method
Turkey & Ham Roll-Ups
- For the Turkey Roll-Ups, stir together the softened goat cheese and red pepper jelly in a small bowl.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the mixture evenly over a slice of turkey, roll it up tightly, and slice it into ¼-inch pinwheels.
- For the Ham Roll-Ups, mix the softened cream cheese and chopped spicy dill pickles.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon over a slice of ham, roll tightly, and slice into ¼-inch pinwheels.
Deviled Eggs
- Remove the yolks from the halved hard-boiled eggs and place them into a small mixing bowl.
- Use a fork to mash the yolks completely smooth.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill.
- Season the mixture with the kosher salt and coarse black pepper.
- Spoon or pipe the filling neatly back into the hollowed egg whites.
Millionaire’s Bacon
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dredge each slice of bacon through the brown sugar, ensuring both sides are heavily coated.
- Lay the coated bacon flat onto the parchment paper.
- Bake until the bacon is fully cooked and the sugar is deeply caramelized, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Allow the bacon to cool and crisp up directly on the baking sheet before serving.
Seasoned Crackers
- Maintain the oven at 350°F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and the dry ranch dressing mix.
- Lay the soda crackers flat onto a baking sheet.
- Brush the top side of each cracker generously with the seasoned butter.
- Bake until the crackers are golden brown and fragrant, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Pimento Cheese
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mayonnaise.
- Stir vigorously until the mixture is cohesive and creamy.
- Fold in the drained pimentos, sliced green onions, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
Cilantro Shrimp
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, and toss until the shrimp are completely coated in the marinade.
Mix The Prickled Pink Cocktail
- Carefully peel the prickly pears, blend the flesh in a food processor, and pass the puree through a fine-mesh strainer to extract the smooth juice and remove all seeds.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 1 shot of tequila, 2 tablespoons of grenadine, the strained prickly pear juice, and the agave nectar.
- Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
- Strain the cocktail into an ice-filled glass.
- Top off the glass with a splash of pineapple juice.
- Garnish with a fresh twist of lime and insert a whole cinnamon stick to use as a stirrer.
Board Assembly
- Arrange the Millionaire's Bacon, Turkey and Ham Roll-Ups, and Deviled Eggs across a large, rustic wooden grazing board.
- Place the Pimento Cheese and the Cilantro Shrimp into small ceramic bowls and nestle them onto the board.
- Fill in the empty spaces with the warm Seasoned Crackers and serve alongside the freshly poured Prickled Pink cocktails.