For the coconut "bacon"

• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
• 2 cups wide-sliced unsweetened coconut flakes,

For the Tomato Spread

• 2 cups cooked, drained white beans, such as cannellini or great northern beans
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, plus more for topping
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1/ 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• Sea salt, to taste
• 1/ 4 cup olive oil, plus more for topping
• Small cherry tomatoes, halved, for topping
• Chopped sun-dried tomatoes, for topping

For the Board

• 1 (5.5oz) box Mary's Gone Crackers Super Seed Basil + Garlic Crackers
• 1 (5.5oz) box Mary's Gone Crackers Real Thins Sea Salt Crackers
• Assorted plant-based cheeses
• 1 batch Coconut "Bacon", see recipe
• 1 batch Tomato Spread, see recipe
• Cherry tomatoes
• Green beans or wax beans, ends trimmed
• Marinated olives
• Radishes, trimmed and halved
• Petit carrots, halved lengthwise
• Dried fruit, such as dates figs, or apricots
• Grapes
• Pickled veggies, such as peppers or cornichons
• Nuts or seeds
• Fresh herbs, for garnish
• Edible flowers, for garnish

For the coconut "bacon"

Method

• Step 1

  Preheat the oven to 350˚F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

• Step 2

  Whisk the tamari, maple syrup, smoked paprika and cayenne (if using) in a medium bowl, then add the coconut, tossing to coat.

• Step 3

  Spread the coconut into an even layer on the baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, flipping the flakes halfway through baking, until golden brown. Let the coconut cool until crisp. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

For the Tomato Spread

Method

• Step 1

  Blitz beans, garlic, vinegar, paprika, tomato paste, cayenne and a big pinch of salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process for a longer than you think, scraping the sides as needed, until very smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in olive oil. Taste and season with more salt, vinegar, chili and/or paprika, if needed.

• Step 2

  Top with halved tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, a drizzle of oil, and a dusting of smoked paprika.

To assemble

Method

• Step 1

  Arrange the assorted Mary's Gone Crackers in piles or stacks on the board. Add small bowls of marinated olives, pickled veggies, and tomato spread. Fill up the board with a few piles of each of the other components and serve immediately.