91014 cold cuts platter Recipes

lemons , zested and juiced, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic cloves, minced, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, skin-on fresh salmon fillets, yukon gold potatoes, haricots verts, stems removed, ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (6 small tomatoes), hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut in 1/2, watercress or arugula, green olives, pitted, anchovies , optional, champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil

baby carrots, peeled with about 1 inch of green tops left on, head broccoli, cut into florets, head cauliflower, cut into florets, asparagus, trimmed, green or wax beans, fingerling (or small red ) potatoes, belgian endive, leaves separated, orange, red , or yellow bell peppers, or 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, sea salt, roasted garlic aioli

garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained, fresh lemon juice, water, extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling, garlic cloves, peeled, ground cumin, paprika plus additional for sprinkling, cooked peeled large shrimp with tails left intact, unpitted kalamata olives, diced seeded tomatoes (about 3 medium), chopped fresh italian parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice, unpeeled english hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds, plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt (preferably greek-style*), whisked to loosen, crumbled feta cheese (about 3 oz), dried oregano or mint, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, lemons, cut into wedges, pita breads

assorted cut-up vegetables (such as carrots, cucumbers, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, fennel bulbs, green onions and radishes), extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, crusty italian bread, paper-thin prosciutto slices

tahini, date syrup (date molasses, dibis in arabic, found in some middle eastern shops), sesame seeds, ground cinnamon, to garnish, apple, sliced, to serve, pita bread, cut into wedges to serve

cream cheese (room temperature ), taco sauce (your choice in heat ), head of lettuce (cut and diced ), tomato (diced ), diced green peppers, diced onions, black olives (sliced ), green olives (sliced ), shredded cheddar cheese

garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas), fresh lemon juice, water, extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling, garlic cloves, peeled, ground cumin, paprika, plus additional for sprinkling, chopped fresh italian parsley, cooked large shrimp (peeled deveined , tails intact), unpitted kalamata olives, diced seeded tomato (about 3 medium), extra virgin olive oil, grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, unpeeled english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds, plain nonfat yogurt (preferably greek-style) or 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt, whisked to loosen (preferably greek-style), crumbled feta cheese (about 3 oz), dried oregano or 1 tsp mint, lemons, cut into wedges, pita breads

sweet red pepper , cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, sweet onion, cut into wedges, zucchini, but into 1/2 inch slices, whole fresh mushrooms, fresh green beans, trimmed, italian salad dressing, dried basil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, crushed

artichoke hearts, quartered, drained, black olives, pitted, drained, roll salami or 1 summer sausage, sliced, prosciutto, thinly sliced, tomatoes or 1 pint grape, bocconcini, drained (or slices of fresh mozzarella), tortellini, cooked, drained and cooled (i like spinach tortellini, or half spinach and half regular, for added color), pepperoncini peppers, drained, basil, fresh, rolled up and cut into very thin shreds, for garnish, italian dressing, toothpick

shiitake mushrooms , 3 1/2 inches diameter, japanese eggplant, cut in half , then split length-wise, leek , bottom split length-wise, rinsed well, maui onions, peeled, wedge cut into 6 pieces, zucchini , sliced on the bias, yellow squash, sliced, red bell pepper rings, 1/4-inch thick, yellow bell pepper rings, 1/4-inch thick, herb marinade, roasted garlic puree, olive oil, hawaiian shiso , if available, chopped, basil , african, fresh, chopped, thyme , english, fresh, chopped, rosemary, fresh, chopped, parsley, fresh, chopped, white balsamic vinegar, alae hawaiian salt (or substitute sea salt or kosher salt), garlic, olive oil, hawaiian salt

kosher salt , as needed, broccoli stalk, trimmed into florets , about 3 cups, asparagus, stalks peeled , woody ends trimmed, red bell pepper, seeded , and cut into strips, yellow bell pepper, seeded, and cut strips, radishes (with greens attached), kirby cucumbers, cut into spears

cantaloupe , seeds removed and diced into 1-inch pieces or cut with a melon baller, honeydew melon , seeds removed and diced into 1-inch pieces or cut with a melon baller, pineapple, peeled, cored and diced into 1-inch wedges, star fruits , sliced crosswise

thick) fresh tuna steaks (about 4 lb), good olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, french string beans (haricots verts), stems removed and blanched, recipe french potato salad , recipe follows, ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (6 small tomatoes), hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut in 1/2, good black olives, pitted, watercress or arrugula, anchovies (optional), champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, white boiling potatoes, red boiling potatoes, good dry white wine, chicken stock, champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, minced scallions (white and green parts ), minced fresh dill, minced flat-leaf parsley, julienned fresh basil leaves

ice, peeled, large cooked shrimp, limes, cut into wedges, lemons, cut into wedges, cocktail sauce

boiling potatoes, salt, fresh lemon juice, drained bottled capers, rinsed and finely chopped , plus additional whole capers for sprinkling, dijon mustard, sugar, extra-virgin olive oil, red onion , halved lengthwise, then very thinly sliced crosswise, firm-ripe california avocado, seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), thinly sliced crosswise, sliced smoked salmon, sliced pumpernickel bread , cut into triangles

bacon, ripe avocados, sliced, lemon juice, cooked chicken, diced, chopped celery, creamy bleu cheese salad dressing, minced chives, head romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cut in wedges, pitted black olives

plain nonfat yogurt, fresh dill, chopped, rice vinegar, chives, chopped, salt, pepper, red potatoes, sliced, salmon fillet, cut in pieces, broccoli floret, lemon juice

new potatoes, fresh green peas, cooked, green onions, chopped, ham (thin slices), eggs, hard boiled, sliced, stalks asparagus, cooked, tomatoes, cut into thin wedges, leaves lettuce, watercress, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar, fresh chervil, minced, dijon mustard, salt and pepper