Take your vegetable party platter to the next level. Spice things up a bit. By Ilana E. Strauss. Published Dec 25, 2019 7:10 PM EST. Much more appetizing than a pile of plain tomatoes on a plate.

Vegetable dishes can sometimes take on a drab, limp, flavorless state that doesn't whet the appetite. Here's why blanching ...

Prices can vary depending on location, but we clocked this 4-pound, 10-ounce shrimp platter at $40. This hefty portion serves 20 to 24 and makes the perfect protein-packed appetizer.

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Avocados, that other Super Bowl party staple, didn’t suffer the same fate as winter vegetables, according to the Hass Avocado Board. It predicted fans will scarf up 139 million pounds of the ...

This festive veggie platter will be the talk of the party, and you can smile knowing it took you less than 10 minutes and cost you less than $10 to make! ‘Tis the season to be crafty (and frugal!).

3. Add some crackers, nuts, and dried fruit. To add a little je ne sais quoi to the dish, place some crackers, a bowl of mixed nuts, and unsweetened dried fruit on the platter.The crackers and ...

When making it — and even more so, when writing about it — I kept thinking about an old friend, a former copy editor colleague who, like many of us, is perhaps a touch pedantic.

These appetizers are low in calories and fat, yet packed with flavor. Present them with other appetizers such as the Vegetable Party Platter to start your next party. 1. Remove, trim, and finely ...

Recently, I planned and held a small cocktail party in record time for friends from Washington, D.C. I made spring the theme of the party and used some of my new computer skills to create colorful ...

Deconstructed fattoush is the Middle Eastern bread salad according to the Independent. Traditionally made with leftover pita, seasonal vegetables and a dressing that includes the tart spice sumac, ...

When asked to bring a dish to a party, I feel it’s my duty as a nutritionist to up the vegetable quotient, especially during this season of sausage, cheese and puff-pastry overload. Because I… ...