crudites
Dip-worthy veggie sticks
Crudités are raw vegetables served as an appetizer, typically cut into sticks or bite-sized pieces and accompanied by a dip.
The word is French, and the accent over the e is often preserved in English: a platter of crudités with ranch dressing.
The singular crudité is rare, since they're almost always served as an assortment.
Edible orange taproots
- celeryEdible ribbed stalks
- cucumbersCrisp elongated gourds
- radishesSpicy root vegetables
- broccoliCruciferous vegetable with florets
cauliflower · jicama · asparagus · zucchini · endive · fennel · kohlrabi · turnips
Firm and breakable
firm · crackly · refreshing · cool · juicy · garden-fresh · uncooked · vibrant
carrots
Edible orange taproots
broccoli · cauliflower · jicama · asparagus · zucchini · endive · fennel · kohlrabi · turnips · beets
crisp
Firm and breakable
snappy · firm · crackly · refreshing · cool · juicy · garden-fresh · uncooked · vibrant · chilled
hummus
Mashed chickpea spread
platter
Large flat serving dish
buffet · party · reception · tapas · entertaining · nibbles · gathering · grazing · amuse-bouche · crostini
- snackschips, crackers, cookies, granola bars, chocolate
- appetizersmozzarella sticks, canapes, bruschetta, buffalo wings, nachos
- buffet foodspizza station, dessert bar, sandwich station, pasta bar, fruit display
- crunchy foodschips, crackers, pretzels, popcorn, celery
- dippablescarrot sticks, celery sticks, chips, crackers, french fries
- party foodbirthday cake, cake, appetizers, finger food, hors d'oeuvres
cruditesgrilled vegetables
Produce seared over heat
steamed vegetables · stir-fry · baked goods · fried foods · ratatouille
cruditeschips
Thin fried slices
potato chips · tortilla chips · crackers · junk food · pretzels
cruditesmozzarella sticks
Battered cheese batons, deep-fried
buffalo wings · nachos · loaded potato skins · pigs in a blanket · cheese fries