267 composed platter Recipes

heads fresh cauliflower, washed and cut into bite-size pieces (or 1 head cauliflower and 1 head broccoli, if desired), grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, washed, button mushrooms, drained, baby carrots, washed (and scraped , if necessary), pitted california black olives (kalamata olives can also be used) (optional), red onion, sliced, italian salad dressing (or your favourite bottled vinaigrette salad dressing), cooked shrimp, peeled but with tails left on, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

marinated artichoke hearts, quartered and drained, cucumbers, peeled , halved lengthwise, seeded, sliced crosswise, tomatoes, cut in wedges, yellow pepper, sliced in rings, sweet onion, sliced in rings, kalamata olives, feta cheese, crumbled, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, dried oregano, lemon peel, grated, lemon juice

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, minced shallots, minced fresh italian parsley, grated lemon peel, frozen uncooked lobster tails, thawed , cut lengthwise in half, uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 12 oz), peeled, deveined , butterflied, very large sea scallops, cooked large alaska king crab legs , cut lengthwise in half, water, lemon wedges, fresh italian parsley sprigs, lemongrass and cilantro sauce, saffron mayonnaise, roasted grape tomato , orange, and basil relish

butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, beaten, quick oatmeal, cereal flake (grape nut flakes), flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt

avocados (peeled, pitted & mashed ), unflavored gelatin (unflavored, powdered), cold water, yogurt (unflavored), tomato (peeled, seeded & finely chopped ), white onion (finely chopped ), garlic clove (crushed to a smooth puree), olive oil, lime juice (strained , may sub lemon juice), chili powder, salt, shrimp (sml-medium size, cooked in boiling water 3-5 min , shelled & deveined), salad greens (platter garnish), tomatoes (platter garnish), pitted ripe olives (platter garnish), lime , slices (or lemon, platter garnish)

heads iceberg lettuce, garlic powder, dried oregano, italian-style salad dressing, sliced cooked ham, sliced provolone cheese, genoa salami, thinly sliced, capacola sausage, sliced, pepperoni sausage, sliced, prosciutto, thinly sliced, sliced roast beef, fresh mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, sliced black olives, sliced pepperoncini peppers, sliced pimento-stuffed green olives, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, mozzarella cheese, sliced, grated parmesan cheese

vegetable oil, head cabbage, coarsely chopped, onion, chopped, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, frozen pierogies, butter, tomatoes, seeded and diced

butter, melted, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, quick cooking oats, cornflakes cereal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda

beef skirt steak, boneless chicken thighs, fajita seasoning, garlic powder, divided, refried beans, salt to taste, lemon pepper to taste, avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed, corn oil, corn tortillas, green bell pepper, chopped, onion, chopped, cilantro, chopped, shredded american cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, chopped, pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced (optional)

carrot, sliced, celery stalk, sliced, mozzarella cheese, cubed, colby cheese, cubed, apple, sliced, red grapes, green grapes, black olives, dry roasted peanuts

frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, cucumbers, peeled , halved lengthwise, seeded, sliced crosswise, tomatoes, cut into wedges, yellow bell pepper, sliced into rings, sweet onion, sliced into rings, kalamata olives, extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, dried oregano, grated lemon peel, crumbled feta cheese (about 4 oz)

comice pears, light brown sugar, grated fresh ginger, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, fennel bulbs, trimmed, heads red oak leaf lettuce or other soft buttery lettuce, leaves separated, well washed, and dried, toasted walnut pieces (black walnuts add an interesting touch), maytag blue cheese or other blue cheese

extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt , pepper, to taste, asparagus tips, julienned celery root, head boston lettuce leaves, washed, drained and dried, artichoke hearts, quartered, minced fines herbs (parsley, chives, chevril, thyme)

top grade tuna, wasabi powder, rice wine vinegar, in all, light oil, sesame oil, sliced pickled ginger, cucumber slices, peeled, soy sauce, seaweed salad, toasted sesame seeds, salt and pepper

beets (about 3/4 lb), very thinly sliced green cabbage, very thinly sliced red cabbage, coarsely shredded carrot, sliced peeled cucumber, sliced red onion, lemon vinaigrette

garlic, peeled, salt, lime juice (from 4 to 5 limes), orange juice (from 1 orange), olive oil, jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined , and butterflied, vegetable oil, salt and black pepper, limes, cut into small wedges

lamb shoulder, 12 to 15 lb, bone out, rosemary, salt and black pepper, to taste, all-purpose flour, chile powder, ground cumin, canola oil, to cook, garlic , smashed, ginger, minced, onions, large dice, carrots, peeled, large dice, ribs celery, large dice, bay leaves, red wine, soaked chickpeas, drained, honey, naturally brewed soy sauce, water, to cook, harissa, to serve on the side, jasmati rice , rinsed 3 times until water runs clear, water to cook, fresh mint, washed and leaves picked, honey, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, on a very large platter , make a large ring of rice. drizzle the mint puree on the rice. place lamb and vegetables in the middle. pull out the rosemary 1/3 out to resemble a small crown. serve family style with harissa on the side., wine suggestion : brokenwood shiraz 1998

juicy, ripe , red tomatoes, sliced (a large platter for a crowd), feta cheese, crumbled, kalamata olives, sliced (may use black, or green olives), fresh basil, snipped, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil , optional