3 herbed cheese crudites Recipes

light cream cheese, at room temperature, chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and patted dry, chopped pitted kalamata olives, chopped capers, garlic cloves, finely chopped, chopped jarred roasted red pepper, drained, lemon juice, salt and pepper, chopped fresh basil, assorted crudites (such as cucumbers, carrots, celery and bell peppers)

ricotta cheese, preferably fresh, fresh basil, chopped, plus leaves for sprinkling, fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper, french haricots vert, trimmed, yellow wax bean, trimmed, baby carrots , tops left intact (optional), zucchini , small, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the bias, yellow squash , small, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the bias, english cucumber, cut into spears