Every time I post about a Butcher Block dinner, I start thinking about how much I want another one! They are so much fun to put together, so appealing to look at and super satisfying to eat. With many of my Butcher Block dinners, much of what ends up on the table is what's in the fridge at the time.

When you think of a Butcher Block dinner, think bruschetta, cured meats, cheeses, vegetables, finger foods and dipping sauces. The possibilities are endless as are the ways to present it and that means opportunities for creativity in the kitchen. So who says you can't play with your food?!

_{^{Caramelized Onions Over Melted Brie}}

The main component on this board was the Brie with Caramelized Onions. This is what you might call delectable and something that impresses guests. Take a small wheel of brie, trim off the top and set aside. Slice a medium size onion and slowly saute with olive oil and a bit of butter, add a couple of teaspoons of fresh thyme or twigs of it. As your onions begin to brown, sprinkle with about 1-2 tablespoons of sugar and finally add a glug of dry white wine or white cooking wine until it cooks down. By now the onions should be golden and caramelized. Use tongs and place over the brie and set in a 325° heated oven for about 10-15 minutes. It will start to bubble and you will know that it's done. Be sure to set your brie on a baking sheet in the event the cheese oozes out.

Try to time it so that your brie finishes last or set it out first as an opener. The cheese will start to harden again once it gets back to room temperature, so this is a reason why I suggest using a smaller wheel of cheese.

_{^{Smokey Kale Potato Salad}}

Another winning component to this board is my Potato Salad with Kale. A smokey tahini and very subtle coconut add incredible layers of flavor to this wonderful salad.

We also added a roasted orange beat with lemon, herbs and walnuts, roasted carrots and zucchini and a zesty yogurt with scallion.

I hope you enjoyed this Butcher Block veggie meal! You can see two other Butcher Block type meals here Colorful Veggie Board and Veggie Board with Artichokes