As seasoned food enthusiasts, we know the joy of a well-crafted drink board at happy hour. From Spain's vibrant Aperol Spritz with olives and chorizo to France's wine and cheese, or Sweden's crispbread with Kalles Kaviar, traditions vary. In the Netherlands and Belgium, bitterballs and aged cheese reign supreme. Stick to classics or refresh them? We're sharing four modern twists—Rainbow, Mexican Fiesta, Low-Carb, and Quesadilla Bites—for familiar, flavorful boards. Which will you try? Tag us @stegeman_nl with your creations!
Rainbow Serving Board
A vibrant, vegetarian platter bursting with color and nutrients—your daily vitamins on a board!
Ingredients:
• Crackers
• Mixed nuts
• Pesto
• Green olives
• Stegeman Garden Herb spreads
• Stegeman Mediterranean spreads
• 1 yellow pepper
• 2 carrots
• Snack tomatoes
• Bunch of Sable grapes
• Cocktail sticks
Preparation:
1. Peel carrots and cut into sticks. Slice yellow pepper into strips (wash veggies first!).
2. Arrange ingredients from light to dark tones for a stunning rainbow effect—get creative!
Mexican Fiesta Serving Board
Corn, chips, and dips for fiesta vibes. ¡Ay, ay, ay!
Ingredients:
• Tortilla chips
• 3 corn cobs
• Butter
• Tabasco sauce
• Lime
• Green olives
• Guacamole
• Jalapeños
• Stegeman Mini Bâton, Bâton, Cervelaat, Garden Herbs & Mediterranean spreads
• Cocktail sticks
Preparation:
1. Boil corn cobs 8-12 minutes; chill until serving.
2. Grill on BBQ 5 minutes; top with butter, Tabasco, and lime.
3. Slice Cervelaat. Arrange everything on a large board.
Tip: Homemade guacamole: Mash 2 avocados with 1 chopped shallot, 1 lime's juice, 1 diced tomato, salt, pepper, and Tabasco. Serve with chips!
Low-Carb Serving Board
Perfect for paleo or low-carb days—satisfying flavors without the carbs.
Ingredients:
• Radishes
• Celery
• Cucumber
• 3-color snack tomatoes
• Yellow pepper
• Mixed olives
• Cream cheese with garlic and herbs
• Stegeman Mini Bâton, Bâton, and Cervelaat
• Cocktail sticks
Preparation:
1. Slice pepper and celery into strips, cucumber and Cervelaat into rounds, halve radishes (wash first!).
2. Arrange on a board and dig in!
Quesadilla Bites Wrap-Up
Skewered double-cheese wraps—crowd-pleasers with tomato or olive toppers. Kid-approved!
Ingredients:
• Mini tortilla wraps
• Cream cheese
• Grated cheese
• Stegeman Garden Herb toppings
• Green olives
• Snack tomatoes
• Cocktail sticks
Preparation:
1. Spread cream cheese, grated cheese, and Garden Herbs on half the wraps; top with remaining wraps.
2. Grill briefly on both sides. Cool, cut into 8 wedges, skewer points with olive or tomato, and serve.
