+ 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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