127 fresh platter with Recipes

sliced smoked salmon, sour cream, chopped fresh dill, chopped shallots, capers, rinsed and drained, crackers or bread

san marzano tomatoes , cut in quarters lengthwise, crookneck yellow squash, thinly sliced, banana pepper, seeded and sliced, purple bell pepper, seeded , membrane removed and sliced, lemon cucumber, sliced, extra virgin olive oil, orange muscat champagne vinegar, lavender honey, softened, salt , to taste, cracked black pepper , to taste, fresh lavender , sprigs

reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature, sugar-free apricot jam (or strawberry), jalapenos, seeded and chopped, lime juice, fresh cilantro, chopped fine, celery ribs, trimmed at bottom and cut in half longways, carrots , cleaned trimmed at bottom and cut in half longways, yellow bell pepper , cut into wide strips for scooping, red bell pepper , cut into wide strips for scooping

six inch flour tortillas, spanish-flavor couscous (i used leftover couscous skillet paella#), kidney beans, leaves iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, olive oil, skinless chicken breast (cubed ), frozen shrimp (defrosted and shells removed), spicy sausage (sliced to bite size), onion (diced ), frozen julienned bell pepper, minced garlic paste, ground turmeric, white pepper, oregano flakes, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, paprika, chicken stock or 1 1/4 cups bouillon, diced tomatoes with juice, couscous, snipped fresh parsley

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

crimini or large button mushrooms, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano, asparagus (tough ends snapped off and bottom 1/3 peeled with vegetable peeler)

kosher salt , as needed, green or wax beans, trimmed, stalks broccoli , or 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets, asparagus, stalks peeled , woody ends trimmed, fresh sugar snap peas, fennel bulb, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges, bell pepper, stemmed, seeded , and cut into strips, yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded , and cut into strips, radishes (about 10, with greens attached), washed, carrots, cut into 4-inch-long sticks, zucchini or summer squash, cut into spears, cucumber , peeled if waxed, cut into spears, grape tomatoes, dip , recipes follow

sliced prosciutto, lettuce leaves, melon balls or cubes, fresh pineapple cubes, almonds, toasted, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, crumbled blue cheese

japanese eggplant (small, black, purple or white skinned), cut into 1/4-inch strips, lengthwise, zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices, lengthwise, cubanelle (light green ) italian pepper, cut into strips, lengthwise, red onion, sliced into thick rings, creminis (baby portobellos), trimmed, extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing, coarse salt and black pepper, chopped fresh thyme, 4 to 6 sprigs stripped and chopped (1/2 tsp (a sprinkle) of dried thyme or dried italian seasoning may be substituted)

onions, canned crushed tomatoes, chile powder, paprika, jalapeno chiles, minced, plate setup, black beans, cooked or canned, spanish-style rice, crusty polenta , half-moons, firm large tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick, grilled, tomatillos (optional), husks removed , skewered, grilled, zucchini squash , sliced lengthwise, grilled or orange or red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips, grilled, fresh sage leaves (optional), mexican queso anejo , feta or pressed salted farmers cheese, sliced (optional)

sour cream, mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing), crumbled blue cheese (can use more for a stronger taste), minced yellow onion, minced fresh garlic, dry ranch dressing mix, dried dill weed, worcestershire sauce, buttermilk, tabasco sauce , to taste (optional), carrot (peeled and sliced into sticks), celery (cut ribs into 3-inch long sections), cucumber (cut into about 1-inch thick slices), tomatoes (use small cherry and leave whole), white button mushrooms (leave whole , slice off bottom of stem and wipe clean using a dry paper towel), green onion (cut off small hanging roots on white part and remove any damaged leaves, trim to uniform length), sweet pepper (cut into strips or rings), radish (cut off stem and root end, the long radishes may be cut into an accordion shape by slicing almost th), broccoli (cut into small florets leaving a small stem attached), cauliflower (cut into small florets ), crusty breadstick (use the long s), lettuce leaves (to be placed under the dip bowl)

cauliflower , cooked until just tender, green beans , cooked until just tender, carrots, peeled and cooked until just tender, butter, parsley or 2 tbsp mint, minced, breadcrumbs, buttered, mushroom , sauteed in butter, butter, lemon juice (fresh is best ), almonds, ground

baguette , sliced on the bias, into 1/2-inch pieces, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, pickled green tomatoes, pickled okra, roasted red peppers, drained and sliced, jalapeno stuffed green olives, pepper jack cheese, cubed, provolone cheese, cubed, genoa salami, sliced thin, honey ham, sliced thin, sausage, grilled and sliced

lime juice (about 3 limes), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, minced, salt, plus more for sprinkling, freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling, boneless chicken breast halves, skinned (about 2 lb), scallions, tops removed, yellow onion, quartered, green bell pepper, halved, seeded, red bell pepper, halved, seeded, shredded cheddar , for serving, sour cream , for serving

cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, butter, shallot, finely chopped, ground thyme, salt and pepper, dry sherry, baguette , sliced at bread counter of market, available in specialty foods case of market , choose country or mousse-style, any flavor, ask for tastings, to choose, cornichons, for garnish, capers, for garnish, chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

fresh yeast, granulated sugar, water, at room temperature, olive oil, bread flour, buckwheat flour, salt, chickpeas, cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, roasted garlic, chipotle puree, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, red bell peppers cut into strips, sliced red onions, sliced scallions, blanched green beans, sliced eggplant, salt and pepper, ancho powder, goat cheese, crumbled, chopped nicoise olives, basil chiffonade, spiced nuts, marinated olives, cheese platter with an assortment of cheeses and crackers, crudite

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

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