Thanksgiving Cheese Board

Make the Orange Cranberry Compote
1 In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the orange segments, sugar, cranberry sauce, orange zest, orange juice and lemon juice.
2 Bring to a boil, allowing to bubble for 10-20 minutes.
3 Taste the compote as it thickens and add additional sugar, if necessary. (Do this to your taste, obviously. If you like a sweeter compote, add a bit more sugar in this process. Like it more tart? Start off with 3 tablespoons of sugar, and add more if necessary.)
4 Let bubble until the orange breaks down completely, about 20 minutes.
5 Transfer to a mason jar, and let cool to room temperature.
6 Store in the refrigerator until time to serve.
Put together the Thanksgiving Cheese Board
1 First and foremost, choose a platter that everything can fit on. (I borrowed a platter from a neighbor, so you can do that if you don’t think you have anything that works!)
2 Set out the cheeses first, spacing out evenly across the board.
3 Next, add the Orange Cranberry Compote. (I highly suggest placing it next to the brie because it’s exceptional when served with that!)
4 After the cheese and compote are on the platter, add the crackers and/or bread.
5 Fill in the empty spaces with sliced seasonal fruit, nuts and dried cranberries.
6 Add sprigs of fresh rosemary for additional color, and serve!
Make the Bruschetta
1 If you’re going the bruschetta route (or serving it alongside your cheese board), toast and slice the baguette.
2 Serve the warm bread alongside the chutney with a spoon and a small bowl of crumbled feta cheese.
3 Allow guests to prepare their bruschetta to their liking, and enjoy!