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+ Vibrant and robust produce

+ Don’t restrict yourself to just

+ To keep the vegetables crisp,

will be both visually attractive

vegetables! While the produce

fresh and unblemished, refrain

and appetizing. As you gather

should be the star, allow a few

from preparing more than two

the vegetables for your crudité,

supporting roles to join the stage.

hours prior to serving your guests.

think of the different preferences

Crackers

seeds,

While a little lemon water will help

your guest may have. Incorporate

olives and nuts for nibbling, herbs

preserve most vegetables, crudité

something

for added greenery—allow your

shines at its brightest when pre-

imagination to roam free.

pared shortly before enjoying.

+ Dips can be overwhelming or

+ When

crunchy,

something

mild and something with a bite. All

for

dipping,

these different qualities will have a synergistic effect for your board.

finding

the

perfect

underwhelming. Make sure to pro-

alcohol pairings for your crudité

+ As you build your board or plat-

vide your guests with contrasting

board, it is crucial to select some-

ter, start with the largest items, and

options that can provide varying

thing that will not overpower but

end with the smallest. Working in

flavor profiles. May I suggest a

enhance the freshness and quality

this order will allow you to com-

Creamy Avocado Dip and Beet

of your vegetables.

pletely fill the board, resulting in a

Tahini Faux Hummus? Continue

lush, bountiful appearance.

reading to find the recipes.

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