274 nippy platter Recipes

red onion , cut into sixths lengthwise, skin on, carrots, trimmed and peeled (6 carrots or 3 oz), head green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges (18 oz), parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks (7 oz), acorn squash cut in half , seeds removed, and cut into 1-inch-wide slices crosswise (14 oz), butternut squash, peeled, cut in half , seeds removed, cut into 1-inch wide slices crosswise (18 oz), olive oil, red wine vinegar, rosemary (2 tsp), thyme (2 tsp), sea salt, freshly ground pepper

white balsamic vinegar, whole-grain dijon mustard, dijon mustard, honey, fresh lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped romaine lettuce, links chicken apple sausage, cooked and sliced diagonally, reduced-fat cheddar cheese (such as kerrygold), sliced, brown soda bread, each cut into quarters, cornichons, tomato chutney

extra-virgin olive oil, leek, white parts only, chopped, yellow onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, platter of marinated fish, ripe red tomatoes, peeled and chopped , or 6 good-quality canned roma tomatoes, fish stock, white wine, bay leaf, thyme, pepper, fine sea salt, spot prawns or other west coast shrimp, heads and tails intact, live if possible, cooked alaskan snow crab legs, thawed if frozen and cut into 2-in . pieces; or 1/2 lb. cooked dungeness crab, cracked, california mussels, california squid (calamari), tubes and tentacles separated, tubes cut into 1/2-in. rings, rouille

head green leaf lettuce, sliced prosciutto, sliced soppressatta (dried italian salami), sliced turkey, cheese (such as provolone, asiago, or parmesan), jarred cocktail onions, gherkins or cornichons, dijon mustard, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, baguette, sliced into rounds

head cauliflower, broken into florets, broccoli, cut into florets, zucchini , cut into 1/4-inch slices, butter, cubed, dried thyme, dried parsley flakes, onion salt, tomatoes, cut into wedges, grated parmesan cheese

mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, minced chives, garlic powder, honey mustard, dried tarragon, ground ginger, assorted deli meats and sandwich rolls

cornstarch, sugar, water, wide silver ribbon (optional), platter or covered board, heart shaped pan, butter, softened, creamy peanut butter, sugar, dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

assorted fruit : sliced apples and starfruit, peeled quartered kiwifruit, cubed fresh pineapple, dried apricots, dried sliced pineapple and apples, and fresh strawberries, grapes and sweet cherries, caramels and tootsie roll midgees, pretzel dipping sticks, milk chocolate chips, shortening, divided, semisweet chocolate chips, white candy coating, chopped, toasted coconut and finely chopped pecans, optional

ground beef, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, tortilla or corn chips, shredded lettuce , chopped tomato, chopped onion and shredded cheddar cheese

fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced, red onion, thinly sliced into rings, fresh broccoli, cut into florets, cooked, vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, fresh minced basil or 1 tbsp dried basil, fresh minced parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley flakes, salt, pepper to taste

refried beans, chunky salsa, guacamole, sour cream, chopped green chilies, sliced ripe olives, drained, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded monterey jack cheese, tortilla chips

sweet red pepper, sour cream, mayonnaise, italian salad dressing mix, chopped green pepper, eggplant, sweet yellow pepper, cream cheese, raisins, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes , sliced cucumbers and carrots or vegetables of your choice

pepperoncini, drained, garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained, halved fresh mushrooms, halved cherry tomatoes, provolone cheese, cubed, pitted ripe olives, drained, sliced pepperoni, italian vinaigrette dressing, lettuce leaves

french bread (1 1/2 lb., about 11 in. wide ), butter or margarine, eggs, ground lean beef or turkey, minced onion, fine dried bread crumbs, prepared taco sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic, minced or pressed, dried oregano, shredded jack cheese, guacamole, pickled tomatillos

french bread (1 1/2 lb., about 11 in. wide ), butter or margarine, eggs, ground lean beef, minced onion, fine dried bread crumbs, fat-skimmed beef broth, garlic, minced or pressed, dried oregano

sliced bacon (about 11 slices), halved crosswise, curry powder, pineapple-peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 22 to 24 cubes )

sharp cheddar cheese sliced, cheese ball, pepper cheese, summer sausage, wheat thins, parsley

fresh green beans, canola oil, cider vinegar, sugar, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, tomatoes, halved, chopped red onion, sliced fresh mushrooms