Are you seeking an impressive and delicious appetizer to charm your guests at your next gathering? Look no further than Kittencal's Vegetable Platter with Blue Cheese Dip, a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize taste buds and elevate your party spread. This delightful platter features an assortment of crisp and colorful vegetables, meticulously selected for their vibrant hues and complementary flavors. From the verdant spears of asparagus and the vibrant bell peppers to the earthy carrots and the delicate sugar snap peas, each vegetable is a celebration of nature's bounty. Accompanying this vegetable symphony is a luscious blue cheese dip, crafted with a blend of tangy blue cheese, creamy mayonnaise, and a hint of garlic and herbs. The dip's rich and flavorful profile perfectly complements the freshness of the vegetables, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.
**Here are the recipes included in the article:**
* Kittencal's Vegetable Platter with Blue Cheese Dip: The main recipe that combines an assortment of vegetables with a delectable blue cheese dip.
* Blue Cheese Dip: A standalone recipe for the creamy and tangy blue cheese dip, perfect for dipping vegetables, crackers, or bread.
* Vegetable Platter: A guide to creating a visually appealing and diverse vegetable platter, with tips on selecting and arranging the vegetables.
* Vegetable Dips: A collection of flavorful dip recipes to accompany your vegetable platter, including recipes for ranch dressing, hummus, and guacamole.
BLUE CHEESE DIP FOR VEGGIES
Steps:
- In medium bowl combine sour cream and mayonnaise. Stir in blue cheese. Squeeze in lemon juice. Add a dash of hot pepper sauce and pepper. Add parsley and scallions. Stir to combine and serve.
KITTENCAL'S EASY TARTAR SAUCE
This takes only minutes to whip up but *must* be prepared a minimum of 3 hours before serving, longer is even better ;-) I have to say that I have made this using other brands of sweet relish, only Bick's relish seems to work best for this, you will see the difference if you use a different brand! My DH loves this with fish, but it also makes a great sandwich dressing too! Use only mayonnaise for this not salad dressing.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Sauces
Time 2m
Yield 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix all three ingredients together adjusting the relish and garlic powder amounts to taste.
- Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 800.6, Fat 63, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 48.9, Sodium 1734.4, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 20.1, Protein 2.1
KITTENCAL'S VEGETABLE PLATTER WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP
Your guests will love this veggie tray! --- plan ahead the dip *must* be chilled for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours before serving, the flavors will strongly intensify --- The amounts listed for the of dip is enough for about 6-8 people, I suggest to double or triple the amounts if serving a large crowd, if doubling increase the fresh garlic by only as small amount, I did not list amounts for the veggies choose as much as you want to use and whatever assortment you desire --- the veggie platter may be made well in advance, cover tightly with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve, you will need a large round serving platter to accommodate all the veggies and the bowl of dip --- now if you really want to take this veggie platter to a whole new level and make it really special place assorted cheeses and deviled eggs around the dip bowl on the platter, see my recipe#77854
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Christmas
Time 3h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the dip; in a food processor combine all ingredients except Tabasco, buttermilk and veggies until smooth (adjusting the processing time for a smooth or semi-chunky texture).
- Add in buttermilk, start with 1 tablespoon adding in more until desired consistency is achieved.
- Add in Tabasco to taste and adjust ingredients to taste if desired.
- Place the dip in a round glass serving bowl; cover and refrigerate for minimum 3 hours.
- TO ASSEMBLE; place 1 to 2 lettuce leaves in the center of a extra large serving platter, then place the dip bowl onto the leaves.
- Arrange each veggie around the edges of an extra large round serving platter, place bread sticks in between each pile of veggies to separate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 183.5, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 2
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP
From a acouplecooks.com. I never make the dip, and I just serve the cauliflower as a side. It would make a nice snack with the dip though.
Provided by rpgaymer
Categories Cauliflower
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a bowl, combine the cauliflower with just enough olive oil to lightly coat the cauliflower and toss. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until browned, turning once.
- While the cauliflower roasts, make the buffalo sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic. Stir together butter and garlic with hot sauce; remove from heat and set aside.
- If using, make the blue cheese dip: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, blue cheese crumbles, garlic powder, and salt & pepper.
- When the cauliflower is done, remove from the oven and mix with buffalo sauce to combine. Serve with blue cheese dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 1263.8, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6, Protein 9.1
CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE DIP
Every time I make this quick blue cheese dip, someone asks for the recipe. It only requires a few items, so its a snap to put together. I often prepare the thick spread with Gorgonzola cheese and serve it with toasted pecans. -Sandy Schneider Naperville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings (2 tablespoons dip each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat first 4 ingredients until blended; gently stir in blue cheese and chives. Transfer to a serving bowl. If desired, sprinkle with pecans. Serve with apple and pear slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BLUE CHEESE DIP WITH VEGETABLES
A low-fat version of everyone's favorite decadent dip. See Tips from the Kitchens, below, for two more flavor variations.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all ingredients except bell pepper and raw vegetables in blender. Cover and blend on medium speed, stopping blender occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Cut off top of bell pepper and hollow out. Spoon dip into pepper. Serve with raw vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 70 mg
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. Choose vegetables that are in season and that have different colors and textures. This will make your platter more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform sizes. This will help them cook evenly and make them easier to dip.
- Blanch the vegetables before serving. This will help to preserve their color and crispness.
- Make the blue cheese dip ahead of time. This will give the flavors time to meld and develop.
- Serve the vegetable platter with a variety of dipping sauces. This will allow your guests to choose their favorite sauce.
Conclusion:
A vegetable platter with blue cheese dip is a healthy and delicious appetizer or snack. It is perfect for parties or potlucks, and it is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a vegetable platter that is both beautiful and delicious.
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