Bauhaus Block Appetizer (Print Version)

Colorful appetizer with red pepper, yellow cheese, and blue grapes arranged in a geometric pattern, perfect for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch square pieces

→ Cheese

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

→ Fruit

03 - 24 seedless blue or black grapes

→ Extras

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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry the red bell pepper. Cut into 1-inch strips, then slice into 1-inch squares.
02 - Cut the yellow cheddar or Gouda into uniform 1-inch rectangular blocks.
03 - Rinse the grapes under cold water and dry them completely.
04 - Place the bell pepper, cheese blocks, and grapes on a rectangular serving platter in a grid-like geometric pattern, alternating colors for visual contrast.
05 - Optionally, brush the bell pepper pieces lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before presenting.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks so intentional and modern that guests assume you spent hours on it, but you'll be done in fifteen minutes.
  • No cooking required means you can prep it while wearing white without worrying about splatters or stress.
  • It tastes like a celebration because the colors alone make you feel like something special is happening.
02 -
  • Cut your pepper and cheese the day before if you want to reduce stress—store them separately in airtight containers and they'll stay perfect until you're ready to arrange.
  • The success of this dish lives entirely in the precision of your cuts and the confidence of your arrangement; asymmetry reads as careless, while intentional geometry reads as sophisticated.
03 -
  • Cut everything while the ingredients are cool and dry, and your cuts will be cleanest and most precise—work in a cool kitchen if you can, because warm cheese crumbles.
  • Taste your cheese and pepper before assembling so you know exactly how much seasoning you want; this is one of those dishes where every element is exposed, so there's nowhere for mistakes to hide.
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