Relish trays, crudités, cheese boards, and charcuterie can all feel like different shades of the same hors d'oeuvre color. And while they are all variations on the theme of snacking, each has its own ...

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There’s a problem with crudité platters as a party food. It’s one thing if you eat raw broccoli in private, but if I come to your home expecting food, a platter of raw baby carrots and celery sticks ...

Artisanal charcuterie meats have exploded in popularity recently, so just watch as your party guests line up to get a taste of your own chef-guided platter. These savory plates make a perfect ...

One of my favorite views on the planet is the swath of colors spread across a farmers market in mid-June. Gone are the days when I wonder what might be there; now it’s almost all there — carrots, ...

A crudite platter assembled with ingredients from the farmers market is perfect for any holiday celebration. (Mona Johnson/Portland Farmers Market) Thanksgiving is a time for traditions, and when ...

Mediterranean crudités: Sliced bell peppers, cucumbers, black olives and hard-boiled eggs sit atop individual Romaine lettuce leaves. Spring/Summer crudités platter: Broccolini, blanched green beans, ...

Who doesn’t love a colorful, captivating charcuterie board? The delicately sliced deli meats, sharp and/or creamy cheeses, ripe fruits, jams and plenty of other savory and sweet accompaniments coming ...

Asparagus, broccoli and pre-made guacamole and salsa. Those are the staples for a crudité or veggie platter if you’re Dr. Mehmet Oz. Earlier this week, John Fetterman, the Democrat who’s running ...