The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board’s Picks & Bites® are simple creations made with Wisconsin cheese. They are go-to answers for appetizers, small plates, bar menu features, garnishes and even desserts.
BEVERAGE PAIRINGS
Picks & Bites® turn simple sips into something spectacular. Use them as dressed-up garnishes or nibbles served on the side at the bar. Try the Grinder Pick with a Bloody Mary, Brie Berry Pick with white wine or Greek Salad Pick with a martini.
Grinder Pick
Pepperoncini, Hard Salami Slice, Wisconsin String Cheese and Pimento Stuffed Olive
Brie Berry Pick
Mini Wisconsin Brie Cheese Wedge and Strawberry
Greek Salad Pick
Cucumber Chunk, Grape Tomato, Wisconsin Feta Cheese Cube, Pitted Kalamata Olive, Olive Oil Drizzle and Oregano Garnish
EYE-CATCHING CATERING
Offer a selection of Picks & Bites® for use on appetizer buffets, passed hors d’oeuvres and catering trays. A colorful, eclectic collection offers a little something for everyone and makes an impressive display.
Shell Pick
Wisconsin Fontina Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Pepperoncini, Capers and Basil Leaf Garnish
Mushroom Pick
Pickled Mushroom, Wisconsin Ricotta Salata Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Capers, Parsley Garnish and Olive Oil Drizzle
Figgie Blue Bite
Fresh Fig, Wisconsin Blue Cheese, Candied Walnut and Honey Drizzle
SMALL PLATES
Use Picks & Bites® to create fun, shareable small plates or light meals. Mix and match to offer contrasting colors, flavors and styles or follow a theme. For example, an Italian-style Picks & Bites® plate might include an Antipasti Pick, Roman Bite and Caprese Pick.
Antipasti Pick
Artichoke, Caper Berry, Salami Chunk, Red Pepper, Parsley Garnish, Wisconsin Sharp Provolone Cheese and Olive Oil
Roman Bite
Bread Coin, Oil Cured Tomato, Oregano, Wisconsin Romano Cheese Chunk, Cracked Black Pepper and Olive Oil Drizzle
Caprese Pick
Grape Tomato, Basil Leaf, Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella and Cheese Ciligene
GREAT GARNISHES
Add a splash of color and thoughtfully paired flavor accents to soups, salads, wraps and sandwiches. No one will wonder if they should eat the garnish!
Tort Pick
Wisconsin Camembert Cheese, Gorgonzola Cheese, Walnut and Red Grape
Watermelon Bite
Watermelon, Wisconsin Feta Cheese and Mint Garnish
Carrot Boat Pick
Carrot Slice Boat, Herb and Spice Cheese Spread and Chive Garnish
MORE ONLINE:
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