@therecipecollector: Years ago, I explored an abandoned hillside estate in a thick midnight fog and caught a glimpse of an eerie, grinning figure in the shadowy parlor. Now, whenever October arrives and I want to throw a party that leaves guests spellbound, I love assembling this wildly terrifying charcuterie centerpiece. It's a magnificent grazing spread anchored by a cured-meat skull with olive eyes and pretzel teeth, crowned with towering antler skewers loaded with cheeses and berries. Plus, there's a rich brie wheel drenched in dark berry preserves that delivers a mouthwatering, savory explosion in every bite. Here's how to make it yourself: Recipe Basics: * Yield: Serves 4 to 6 people. * Measurements: USA measurements (cups, tablespoons, ounces) with all quantities rounded up to the nearest clean standard measurement. Ingredient List: * 3 pounds thinly sliced prosciutto or cured ham * 2 pounds thinly sliced salami * 3 cups cheddar cheese cubes * 3 cups mild white cheese * 1 whole Brie wheel * 2 cups green olives * 2 cups black olives * 3 cups red grapes * 3 cups blackberries * 1 package pretzel sticks * 3 boxes crackers * 2 cups pecans or walnuts * 2 cups dark berry preserves * 3 sprigs fresh rosemary * 12 decorative skewers * 1 food-safe skull-shaped serving form Detailed Instructions: 1. Cover the food-safe skull-shaped form completely with overlapping slices of cured ham or prosciutto, pressing closely to define the forehead, cheekbones, jaw, and nose. 2. Insert green olives into the eye sockets and place short pretzel sticks across the mouth to create eerie teeth. 3. Thread the decorative skewers with salami folds, cheddar cubes, green olives, grapes, and blackberries, then arrange them upward on both sides of the skull to resemble dramatic antlers. 4. Place the Brie wheel on a large wooden serving board and spoon dark berry preserves generously over the top, garnishing with a few blackberries and rosemary. 5. Surround the skull and Brie centerpiece with crackers, nuts, remaining cheese cubes, red grapes, olives, and folded salami roses to fill the grazing board. 6. Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs throughout the board for a moody, haunted forest finish. Chef's Notes by NancyG: * Keep all meats and cheeses chilled until close to serving time so they maintain their sharp shapes. * You can substitute gouda or pepper jack cheese for the cheddar if you want a bolder flavor profile. Nutritional Facts: Estimated per serving: 610 calories, 42g fat, 28g protein, 35g carbs. #TheRecipeCollector #NancyGCookOn #HalloweenFood #CharcuterieBoard #HauntedMansion

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