260 platter Recipes

this is another of those appetizers that is quick to put together, yet makes an impressive presentation and tastes delicious. in place of the fig jam, you could use a jam or chutney of your choice, either sweet or savory, i like to serve this creamy, warm cheese intact on a platter with slices of crusty bread. i then let guests slice off pieces themselves to spread on their bread., puff pastry, brie cheese, egg, slightly beaten, fig jam

navel oranges, ruby red or rio star grapefruit, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, garnish: fresh mint leaves

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

fruit spread, dried figs, chopped, hazelnuts, chopped, apricot preserves, fruit, grapes, strawberries, pears, oranges, peaches, dried apricots, brie cheese, port wine , du salut, blue cheese, french baguette, whole wheat crackers

heads cauliflower, carrots, peeled and cut into sticks, peas, ears corn, husked and cut in half, salt and pepper, to taste, butter, more to taste, paprika

goat cheese log, chopped fresh parsley, pickled okra, drained, kalamata olives, drained and rinsed, roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into pieces, sliced salami, assorted crackers and breadsticks

log goat cheese, chopped fresh parsley, pickled okra, drained, pitted kalamata olives, rinsed and drained, roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into strips, sliced salami, assorted crackers and breadsticks

eggplants, salt, orange bell pepper, red pepper, zucchini, red onion, mushrooms, olive oil, mozzarella cheese or 6 oz provolone cheese, sliced thin, assorted italian cold cuts such as ham or 6 oz salami or 6 oz mortadella, sliced thin, tomato, cut into wedges, black olives, olive oil, chopped fresh basil, balsamic vinegar or 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper

assorted fresh vegetables, thickly sliced (zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, bell pepper, asparagus, red onion and or or mushrooms), extra virgin olive oil, seasoning salt

quail eggs, boiled and shelled, cheery tomatoes, paprika spanish salami, pepper spanish salami, prosciutto, cured manchego cheese, marinated green olives (recipe follows or just buy your favorite)

olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar divided, dried oregano, garlic powder, fresh asparagus trimmed, carrots cut in half lengthwise, sweet red pepper cut into 1 inch strips, yellow summer squash cut into 1/2 slices, red onion cut into 4 wedges, pepper, salt

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

spaghetti, olive oil, frozen cooked shrimp, thawed (we always used really small shrimp), garlic, minced, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh dill or 3 tsp dried dill, salt, pepper

new potatoes, fresh green peas, cooked, green onions, chopped, ham (thin slices), eggs, hard boiled, sliced, stalks asparagus, cooked, tomatoes, cut into thin wedges, leaves lettuce, watercress, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar, fresh chervil, minced, dijon mustard, salt and pepper

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

navel oranges, pineapple, peeled,cored,and sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds, sugar

shiitake mushrooms , 3 1/2 inches diameter, japanese eggplant, cut in half , then split length-wise, leek , bottom split length-wise, rinsed well, maui onions, peeled, wedge cut into 6 pieces, zucchini , sliced on the bias, yellow squash, sliced, red bell pepper rings, 1/4-inch thick, yellow bell pepper rings, 1/4-inch thick, herb marinade, roasted garlic puree, olive oil, hawaiian shiso , if available, chopped, basil , african, fresh, chopped, thyme , english, fresh, chopped, rosemary, fresh, chopped, parsley, fresh, chopped, white balsamic vinegar, alae hawaiian salt (or substitute sea salt or kosher salt), garlic, olive oil, hawaiian salt