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The New Crudites<\/p>\nThe New Crudites<\/p>\n
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The More Color the Better: In late summer, there\u2019s a technicolor spread of in-season produce, from tomatoes and bell peppers to radishes, cucumbers and baby beets. For visuals alone, it\u2019s the best time of the year for crudit\u00e9s.<\/p>\n
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Don\u2019t Forget About Texture: In case you\u2019ve gotten carried away with color: vary the texture and taste of the assortment, from crunchy carrots and snap peas to lush tomatoes.<\/p>\n
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Crowd the Platter: Like a good cheese plate, a crudites platter looks best and most appealing when it is full.<\/p>\n
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Even Fresh Produce Needs Help: Drizzle a little good-quality olive oil on the produce and season with flaky salt, advises Mansell. Dips alongside, a variety of one or two, are also advisable, according to the chef, even if the best produce won\u2019t need them.<\/p>\n
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Dip Rules: Keep it thick and creamy. Thin sauces like chimichurri or salsas are too loose and drippy, and won\u2019t cling to your veggie sticks. Make it smooth rather than chunky because, again, a chunky sauce won\u2019t cling as well to the slick vegetables and will make for an awkward dipping experience. Feel free to go for bold flavors ~ the veggies can take it!<\/p>\n
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Asparagus (blanch)<\/p>\n
Beets (golden, candy cane)<\/p>\n
Belgian Endive<\/p>\n
Bell Peppers<\/p>\n
Broccoli (or broccolini), Cauliflower (try colored varieties), Romanesco<\/p>\n
Carrots \u2013 Real baby carrots pulled from ground, or rainbow colors<\/p>\n
Celery<\/p>\n
Cucumber<\/p>\n
Fennel<\/p>\n
Green Beans, Wax Beans, Romano Beans (serve raw or blanched)<\/p>\n
Jicama<\/p>\n
Potatoes (halve roasted or boiled fingerlings)<\/p>\n
Radishes (look for interesting ones, like French breakfast radish or watermelon radish)<\/p>\n
Scallions<\/p>\n
Snow Peas \/ Sugar Snap Peas (blanch. String if necessary)<\/p>\n
Summer Squash & Zucchini (Add some Pattypan)<\/p>\n
Sunchokes<\/p>\n
Tomato (small sizes, like cherry or pear)<\/p>\n
Treviso<\/p>\n
Turnips<\/p>\n
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The New Crudites The More Color the Better: In late summer, there\u2019s a technicolor spread of in-season produce, from tomatoes and bell peppers to radishes, cucumbers and baby beets. For visuals alone, it\u2019s the best time of the year for crudit\u00e9s. Don\u2019t Forget About Texture: In case you\u2019ve gotten carried away with color: vary the texture and taste of the assortment, from crunchy carrots and snap peas to lush tomatoes. Crowd the Platter: Like a good cheese…<\/p>\n