Name: Ploughman's Lunch
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 200g mature cheddar cheese, cut into wedges; 100g Stilton cheese (optional); 1 crusty white bloomer loaf or 2 individual crusty bread rolls; 50g salted butter, at room temperature; 1 Branston pickle or similar chutney (about 2 tablespoons); 2 pickled onions; 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved; 100g sliced ham or cold cuts (optional); 1 apple, cored and sliced; 4 radishes, trimmed and halved; 50g cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small handful of watercress or mixed salad leaves

Instructions

Prepare the bread

Slice the crusty bread into thick chunks, perfect for loading with cheese and chutney. If using individual rolls, slice them in half horizontally.
Arrange the cheese

Place the wedges of cheddar cheese on two serving plates. If using Stilton, add small chunks alongside the cheddar for a contrast of flavors.
Add the accompaniments

Arrange the pickled onions, hard-boiled eggs, sliced ham (if using), apple slices, radishes, and cherry tomatoes artfully around the cheese. Add a small pile of watercress or mixed salad leaves for freshness and color.
Serve with condiments

Place a generous dollop of Branston pickle or chutney on each plate. Serve the butter in a small dish or directly on the plate. Provide a butter knife for spreading.
Present the plate

Ensure everything is arranged in an appetizing manner with easy access to all components. The ploughman's lunch is meant to be assembled by the diner according to personal preference.

Ploughman's Lunch

Ingredients

Instructions

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