Name This Dish Veggie Platter Food

NAME THIS DISH! STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚. Bake the potatoes directly on the middle rack until easily pierced with a knife, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, shallots, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions and shallots are soft and golden, about 15 minutes.
• Add the red wine to the skillet and cook until reduced, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to high and add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; cook until the liquid is reduced and the onions are glazed, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Halve the potatoes lengthwise. Holding each potato with a kitchen towel, scoop the flesh into a large bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the half-and-half to the bowl and mash until smooth. Stir in half of the onion mixture, 1 cup gruyere and ¼ cup parmesan; thin with more half-and-half if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
• Brush the potato skins with melted butter; season the insides with salt and pepper. Set on a baking sheet. Mound the potato filling into the potato skins and top with the remaining onion mixture, 1/2 cup gruyere and 2 tablespoons parmesan. Bake until the filling starts browning and the skins are crisp, 18 to 20 minutes. Top with chopped chives.

NAME THIS DISH VEGGIE PLATTER

Steps:

• Roast the carrots: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss the carrots with the olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, turning halfway through, until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the hummus: Puree the chickpeas, tahini, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, garlic and 2 teaspoons salt in a food processor. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Set the bowl of hummus on the bottom half of a large round platter. Arrange the roasted carrots around the edge of the bowl to look like feathers. Use the parsley, olives, carrot slice, carrot stems and roasted red pepper strip to decorate the hummus to look like a turkey.

ROASTED VEGGIE PLATTER

Steps:

• Place the vegetables in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with salad dressing and sprinkle with herbs; toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

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.