Bauhaus Block Appetizer (Print Version)

Colorful red pepper, yellow cheese, and blue grapes arranged in eye-catching geometric blocks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares

→ Cheese

02 - 4 oz yellow cheddar or Gouda, cut into 1-inch rectangular blocks

→ Fruit

03 - 24 blue or black seedless grapes

→ Extras

04 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, optional for brushing
05 - Sea salt, to taste
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Wash and dry the red bell pepper. Slice into strips and then cut into 1-inch squares.
02 - Cut the yellow cheddar or Gouda into uniform 1-inch rectangular blocks.
03 - Rinse and dry the seedless blue or black grapes thoroughly.
04 - On a rectangular serving platter, lay out the bell pepper, cheese blocks, and grapes in a geometric grid pattern inspired by Bauhaus style, alternating colors for visual contrast.
05 - Optionally brush bell pepper squares lightly with olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor.
06 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes fifteen minutes but looks like you spent hours planning something special.
  • Every color, every shape serves a purpose—there's intelligence in the simplicity.
  • It actually tastes as good as it looks, which is rarer than you'd think.
02 -
  • Cut everything to roughly the same size or the whole visual effect falls apart—precision here isn't pedantic, it's essential.
  • Arrange the components on a cold platter just before serving so nothing wilts or sweats, keeping everything looking sharp and intentional.
03 -
  • Use a very sharp knife and cut on a clean, dry surface—damp cutting boards make for imprecise cuts that undermine the whole aesthetic.
  • If you're preparing this hours ahead, keep the elements separate and assemble only right before serving to maintain freshness and visual clarity.
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