262 platter composition Recipes

avocados ripe but firm, beets, navel orange, watercress, beef tenderloin, enoki mushrooms, dressing, red miso (genmai or kurano), rice vinegar, mirin rice cooking wine, sunflower oil, sugar, chives finely diced

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

flat-back styrofoam wreath, platter, lemon leaves , rose leaves or leaf lettuce, star cookie cutter, blueberries, strawberries, marshmallows, cream cheese, softened, marshmallow creme, milk

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

spicy brown mustard (such as gulden s), fresh lemon juice, dry mustard, vegetable oil, sugar, divided, drained capers, minced shallot, fennel bulbs, trimmed (fronds reserved), quartered, cored, thinly sliced crosswise (about 2 cups), persian or japanese cucumbers, thinly sliced on diagonal (about 2 cups), butter lettuce, assorted smoked fish (such as salmon, trout, whitefish, sturgeon, and black cod), caper berries, lemon wedges, hard-boiled eggs, peeled, sliced (optional)

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

feta cheese, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, extra-virgin olive oil, coarse salt , such as maldon salt, fleur de sel, or kosher salt, whole fresh herbs , in any combination: spearmint, basil, cilantro, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, dill, chives, marjoram, scallions , quartered crosswise, roots removed, walnuts (see note below ), radishes, trimmed and quartered, lavash or other flatbread

red onion (about 12 oz), halved lengthwise, cut thinly crosswise, whole small jalapenos, seasoned rice vinegar, fresh lime juice, coarse kosher salt, mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lime juice, grated lime peel, salt, tomatillos,* husked, stemmed, divided, green onions, white and green parts separated, jalapeno chile, garlic cloves, unpeeled, fresh cilantro leaves, more) fresh lime juice, buttermilk, chopped fresh cilantro, hot pepper sauce, coarse kosher salt, divided, fresh lime juice, skinless halibut , sea bass, or striped bass fillets, cut into 1/2x1/2-inch strips, corn tortillas, self-rising flour, vegetable oil (for frying ), fresh salsa, guacamole

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

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