For the charcuterie wreath, make two different kinds of mini cheese balls. For the classic cheese ball, in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt and sliced green onions. Beat on medium speed until well combined.Scrape down sides of bowl using a spatula. Place chopped nuts on a plate.If making one large cheese ball, grease hands and shape cream cheese mixture into a large ball. If making mini cheese balls, grease hands and roll cream cheese mixture into heaped 1 tbsp balls, (you will get about 15). Roll ball or balls in crushed nuts. Place on a plate. Place in fridge until ready to assemble.For the charcuterie wreath, use the mini skewers to create appetizer sticks varying each one with cheeseballs, cubes of cheese, salami, pork sausage, cherry tomatoes, olives, cocktail onions, and cornichons. Place each skewer on a large platter and place in fridge until ready to serve your charcuterie wreath.When ready to assemble your charcuterie wreath, use a large round platter or serving board. Layer fresh herbs in a circle to create the outline of your wreath. Top the herbs with assembled skewers. Fill in any gaps with leftover ingredients.Notes:For Middle Eastern cheese ball variation, combine all ingredients, except pistachios, in stand mixer, as directed in classic cheese ball recipe. Roll individual ball or mini balls in chopped pistachios.For Mexican cheese ball variation, combine all ingredients, except tortilla chips, in stand mixer as directed in classic cheese ball recipe. Roll individual ball or mini balls in chopped tortilla chips.

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Classic Cheese Balls/Mini cheese Balls: 1 pack (250 g) cream cheese 1 cup (250 ml) shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon (2,5 ml) garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon (2,5 ml) dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon (1,25 ml) salt 2 green onions, finely sliced 1/2 cup (125 ml) almonds or pecans, finely chooped Middle Eastern Cheese Ball Variation: 1 pack (250 g) cream cheese 1/2 cup (125 ml) shredded halloumi cheese 1 teaspoon (5 ml) zaatar 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon (1,25 ml) salt 1/2 cup (125 ml) pistachios, finely chopped Mexican Cheese Ball Variation: 1 pack (250 g) cream cheese 1/4 cup (60 ml) crumbled feta cheese 2 teaspoons (10 ml) finely chopped jalapeno pepper, seeds removed 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon (2,5 ml) Tex Mex or taco spice blend 1/4 teaspoon (1,25 ml) salt 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely crushed tortilla chips Charcuterie Wreath: 1/2 pack (250 g) Irresistibles Emmental cheese Germany, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 pack (200 g) Jalapeno Havarti cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 pack (150 g) Irresistibles Artisan Hungarian salami 1/2 pack (275 g) Halenda's Smoked Pork Sausage, sliced into rounds 1 pack (255 g) cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup (125 ml) stuffed manzanilla olives 1/2 cup (125 ml) sweet-pickled cocktail onions 1/2 cup (125 ml) pickles 1 pack fresh rosemary 1 pack fresh thyme 1 bunch fresh parsley small wooden skewers varieties of Irresistibles crackers