260 platters Recipes

butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, beaten, quick oatmeal, cereal flake (grape nut flakes), flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt

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)

shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped peeled ginger, asian sesame oil, dry sherry, soy sauce, egg white, chopped cilantro, scallions, finely chopped, firm white sandwich bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch rounds (24 total ), vegetable oil for frying, bacon (about 3/4 lb), halved crosswise, pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 24 (1-inch) chunks, scallions, greens cut into 5-inch-long pieces and halved lengthwise, soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, grated peeled ginger, zucchini, flatiron steak , cut across grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices, wooden picks ; 24 (6-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer; a deep-fat thermometer, hoisin and sriracha sauce

uncooked long grain rice, lean ground beef (90% lean), chopped onion, garlic clove, minced, canned mexican diced tomatoes, undrained, tomato paste, canned ranch style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce), undrained, corn chips, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, diced, sliced ripe olives, salsa

salsa, cream cheese, red pepper, green pepper, olive, onion, grated cheese, nacho chip

manchego cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes, whole roasted almonds, assorted ripe olives, minted chutney-roasted peppers, sliced serrano ham (dry-cured spanish ham) or prosciutto

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

great hill blue , point reyes original blue, or cowgirl creamery s red hawk, pierre robert , bingham hill s poudre puff, or sally jackson s guernsey, cheshire , cabot creamery s vintage choice cheddar, or grafton village cheese company s four star cheddar, red or green grapes pears , apples or clementines, assorted breads and crackers

hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise , plus, mayonnaise, paprika, pimento stuffed olives

white fish fillets, mahi-mahi, cod, halibut, limes , large, juice of, salt, coconut cream, onion, sweet, finely chopped, green chili , deseeded and finely chopped, lettuce leaves (to garnish platter), tomatoes, ripe, finely chopped (garnish fish)

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

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

banana crepes, all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, melted, vanilla extract, salt, butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, half-and-half cream, bananas , halved lengthwise or sliced 1/2-inch thick, heavy cream, ground cinnamon, sift flour and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. add eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, and salt; beat until smooth., heat a lightly greased 6-inch skillet. add about 3 tbsp batter. tilt skillet so that batter spreads to almost cover the bottom of skillet. cook until lightly browned; turn and brown the other side. repeat process with remaining batter, grease skillet as needed., melt butter in a large skillet. stir in brown sugar , cinnamon and nutmeg. stir in cream and cook until slightly thickened. add bananas; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning sauce over them. remove from heat., roll a crepe around each banana half (or spoon banana slices on crepe and roll) and place on serving platter. spoon sauce over crepes. top with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon.

gorgonzola or roquefort, triple cream (st. andre), ripe goat cheese, fresh figs, walnuts, crusty bread, thinly sliced

chicken breasts (4 halfs ), red onion, chopped, all-purpose flour, chopped garlic, mushrooms, sliced, pepper, chili sauce, salt , to taste, red wine (optional), water, oil, tomatoes, cabbage, cut into chunks, cauliflower florets or 2 cups broccoli florets, french beans, any vegetables , you like can be added to this i add carrots and french fries too to the platter., worcestershire sauce, onions, sliced

oil, for sauteing, green peppers, seeded and sliced, onions, sliced, bologna, slider rolls, mustard (recommended : weber s), olive oil, salt , cracked black pepper, kimelweck rolls, horseradish