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Guys, let’s talk appetizers today!!
I feel like I almost never share appetizers. And I know, I say this every time I share an appetizer, but Ugh, I need some new material!
Anyway, no time for chit, chat, we have a SERIOUS Crudité Platter to talk about today. I mean, I mean?!?
Do you guys see this thing? I am in love.
Snacks on snacks on snacks. 🙂
Alright, so when it comes to Crudité platters I pretty much love them all. Veggies and dip are so my thing.
SIDENOTE – When I was a kid, I would come home from school, grab a bag of baby carrots and munch and munch while watching Gilmore Girls. Carrots were my thing. No joke, I would go through a bag of baby carrots in one sitting. I was never the hugest fan of ranch though (unlike my brothers), so I’d just eat them plain. Weird I know, but whateves, I was a healthy kid…with a very orange skin tone and super orange hands… for real…the carrots totally turned my skin orange. At first I thought it was weird and I laid off the carrots, but then I needed my crunchy after school snack and I got over the whole “oompa loompa” skin tone thing. Also, I feel like I should mention that I really don’t love celery. You’d think if I was that into carrots that I’d also be into celery, but nope, just not my thing.
ANYWAY, weird childhood snack obsession talk over. I have new grown up snack obsessions now, and one of them comes in the form of this gorgeous platter. Yes.
I’m not sure if you guys know this, or to be honest, if I even really knew this about myself, but like I love the idea of entertaining. Creating a menu, working on appetizers and drinks and basically just creating one gorgeous spread. I used to think this was not my thing because, to be completely honest, I’m not the worlds most social person (thanks Dad), but I love the planning and creative process that goes along with entertaining.
So this spring I’ve decided to work on my skills a bit. Think fun light menus and tons of appetizers….and drinks.
This platter is one of my most favorite creations yet. Unlike other crudité platters, this one is LOADED and has a really great mix of fresh and fried veggies.
Oh yeah, I went there. I’m talking about you fried asparagus and fried mozzarella stuffed zucchini blossoms. Like YUM!
Personally I love creating variety with appetizer platters, and honestly, a crudité platter of veggies and hummus can get a little boring. So I thought, why not create some textures, layers of flavor and just a little something different. Fried veggies with a light avocado ranch… SOOOO good, and way better and healthier than anything you could ever buy in the store. It’s also much faster to make, beats a quick trip to the store every time!!! This platter is still super healthy, but yet there’s a trace of indulgence coming off those fried veggies.
The perfect balance. 🙂
If you can’t find fresh zucchini blossoms (check Trader Joes, Whole Foods or your local farmers market), you can just simply use sliced zucchini rounds. Then add just the mozzarella cheese to your platter… DON’T leave the cheese out!
Also, don’t be afraid of frying the asparagus and zucchini. It’s just a simple shallow fry, super easy and totally not scary. The one bummer part is that once you fry the veggies they really need to be served right away. Once they sit too long, they just get kind of soggy. The good news is frying only takes a few minutes and the rest of the crudité platter can be prepared in advance and kept in the fridge.
Thinking this would be super cute for Mother’s Day? Or really any upcoming spring or even summer party!! Bring on entertaining season, I am ready for you!
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But really, isn’t this so pretty!?!? Promise it tastes even better! 🙂
Beautiful – Do you think I could make the fried veggie ahead of time – the day before and refrigerate? Having a large party and won’t have time to prepare them.
This is stunning and so delicious! You are such an inspiration 🙂
Thanks so much Molly, means so much! (:
So much beauty in this post I don’t even know where to start! I have no idea how to can photograph vegetables that look this sexy! Gorgeous styling too, Tieghan.
Hehe Thank you!! ?
I could stare at these pictures all day!! We made the fried asparagus and avocado ranch last night and had the most glorious snack-feast for dinner. I didn’t have greek yogurt/buttermilk in the house, so I swapped all plain, full-fat yogurt instead and it worked out perfectly!
YAY So happy you liked it and the subs worked well!! Thanks Chelsea!
I can’t get over this platter, it looks FANTASTIC! So so colorful and delicious 🙂
Thanks so much Gabriella
You are my hero!
☺️☺️☺️☺️ Thank you!!
I am SO inspired by this, Tieghan 🙂 I will never ever style a boring crudite platter again 🙂
WOOHOO!! So awesome! Thanks!!
I also love creating beautiful dishes so that my family can try it at a giant feast! I try NOT to make it too healthy, of course 😉 this is such a stunning platter of vegetables and dips. I think the zucchinis, carrots and baby artichokes would be amazing!
So much more fun!! Thanks Cassie! took a lot of switching around to decide what made the cut and what didnt!!
I am FREAKING OUT over that avocado ranch. It look incredible! I can’t wait to try it!!
It is SOO good i hope you love it!!
This looks so beautiful, all those colourful veggies! I would totally have this for lunch
Thanks Hannah! Maybe you’ll get a chance to throw something together like this!?
Oh my culinary goodness – that’s amazingly beautiful! And, that’s exactly my ideal lunch or dinner.
Oh my gosh! Thank you Nell!
Oh my gosh. This platter is crudites in the way a wedding gown is a white dress. This is absolutely gorgeous and sounds delicious. Perfect for a fancy party–or for surprising your guests at an un-fancy party 🙂
Thanks so much Katie!! Glad you like it! Hard to make it look fancy !!
I am all about appetizers and could easily turn this stunning platter into a meal. Just gorgeous! 🙂
Thanks Laura!! Maybe a few meals? ?LOL
This avocado ranch sounds amazing!!! You always style your pictures so beautifully. xo
Thank you Rebecca!! I love being reassured people like how i style!! so thank you! ☺️
This is seriously the prettiest crudite platter I’ve ever seen!
Thats so nice Kari! Thank you so much!