Crimson Tide appetizer vibrant (Printable Version)

Vibrant blend of chorizo, cherries, and roasted peppers on a crispy cracker base for any occasion.

# What You Need:

→ Red Ingredients

01 - 4.25 oz cured chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
02 - 3.5 oz fresh cherries, pitted and halved
03 - 1 large roasted red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

→ Crackers

05 - 32 plain white crackers (e.g., water crackers, rice crackers)

→ Dressing

06 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tsp balsamic glaze
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange the white crackers closely together on a large serving platter, forming a flat base.
02 - Create a flowing S-shaped curve over the crackers with overlapping slices of chorizo, roasted red pepper strips, and cherry halves, alternating for vibrant color and texture.
03 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze lightly over the arranged red ingredients.
04 - Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the toppings to taste.
05 - Optionally, scatter chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less than 25 minutes but looks like you spent hours planning.
  • The sweet cherries against spicy chorizo create this unexpected flavor moment that catches people off guard in the best way.
  • You can prep it while your oven handles everything else, so it fits perfectly into any entertaining timeline.
02 -
  • Don't slice your chorizo too thick—thin slices drape and curve with grace, while thick ones just look chunky and ruin the visual flow.
  • Pit and halve your cherries just before assembly; they oxidize and darken if they sit around, and you want that jewel-like brightness to pop against the red peppers.
03 -
  • Buy pre-roasted red peppers from a jar if you're short on time—they're reliable, they taste good, and they free you up to focus on the arrangement that actually impresses people.
  • Toast your crackers very lightly in a low oven for five minutes before serving; it deepens their flavor and makes them even crispier, though this is a secret not everyone needs to know.
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