Kittencals Vegetable Platter With Blue Cheese Dip Food

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.

VEGETARIAN BUFFALO "MEATBALLS" WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
• Pulse garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add celery, beans, and mushrooms and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in egg, panko, and 3/4 tsp. salt. Using your hands, roll tablespoonfuls of bean mixture into balls. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, packing them snuggly. Roast veggie balls, turning halfway through, until firm and cooked through, 25-30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook butter, hot sauce, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir until smooth; set aside.
• Whisk sour cream, buttermilk, blue cheese, pepper, 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. chives, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Top with remaining 1 tsp. chives.
• Transfer veggie balls to a large bowl. Toss with hot sauce mixture and serve with blue cheese dip alongside.
• Do Ahead
• Veggie balls can be formed, not cooked, 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

BLUE CHEESE DIP II

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, dried parsley, blue cheese and garlic salt. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

KITTENCAL'S VEGETABLE PLATTER WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP

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.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST VEGGIE TRAY (PEOPLE ACTUALLY WANT TO EAT)

Steps:

• Make it fun. Mix in a variety of colors, flavors, and textures, and consider your budget as you go along.
• On a budget? Veggies such as carrots, celery, and cucumbers are crowd-pleasers and easy on the wallet, while peppers, tomatoes, and jicama are fun for more adventurous eaters or when you want to go all out.
• Easy to eat. The most important thing is to select finger-food-friendly vegetables that are easy to eat.

KITTENCAL'S CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 325 degrees F.
• Set oven rack to middle position.
• Grease bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan,.
• For the crust; in a bowl combine the cookie crumbs with melted butter; mix until well combined (I use my hands for this).
• Pat into the bottom of the springform pan; chill while making the filling.
• For the filling in a large bowl using an electric mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy (about 4 minutes).
• Add in eggs, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until thoroughly combined.
• Add in flour; beat until completely combined.
• Add in sour cream; beat until well combined.
• Pour over the crust in the pan.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• Turn the heat off and open the oven door to stay slightly.
• Allow the baked cheesecake to remain in the oven for 1 hour (with heat turned off).
• Cool slightly at room temperature then refrigerate overnight.
• Before serving release the sides of the pan from the cheesecake.
• Slice as desired then top slices with pie filling.

BLUE CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Puree the cottage cheese in your blender with the yogurt until smooth.
• Combine with the remaining ingredients.
• Serve with raw veggie tray as a dip or a spread for crisp crackers.