25 sweet platters Recipes

yukon gold potato, 3/4-inch peeled , cooked till tender, sweet potato, 3/4-inch, peeled , cooked till tender, cauliflower, lightly cooked florets, broccoli, lightly cooked florets, carrots, peeled and sliced into ribbons, canned beets (1/4-inch slices), bibb lettuce, leaves red cabbage, fresh thyme, chopped, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, sugar, fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, ground dried chile (1/8 to 1/4 tsp chile), prepared seafood cocktail sauce, mayonnaise, salt, fresh ground black pepper

fresh figs, sliced in half, bourbon, dried apricots, brandy, butter, brown sugar , packed, walnuts halves, pear, cored and sliced, balsamic vinegar, fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks, pecorino romano, cut into chunks, gorgonzola, cut into chunks, provolone, cut into chunks

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

tomatoes, peeled and cut in 1/4 slices, mild onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings, cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced, green pepper, seeded and cut in rings, salt, pepper, dried herbs or 1/2 tsp basil, salad oil, white wine vinegar