Fresh Broccoli with Carrots and Almond Slivers
Separately blanch bite size pieces of broccoli and thinly-sliced rounds of carrots. Set aside and/or refrigerate for up to 1 day. Just prior to serving, heat a couple of tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a frying pan. Toss the broccoli and carrots in the pan, and quick heat them. Sprinkle the vegetables with slivered almonds to serve.
Melon Balls Tossed with Green Grapes
Use whatever melon is in season, but integrate melons of different flavors and colors.
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
An amazingly inexpensive and easy way to add class to your party!
Wash and dry strawberries, leaving the hulls intact. Melt semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips in the microwave, according to the instructions on the package. Holding the stem/hull of the berries, dip and rotate the berry into the melted chocolate. Let harden on waxed paper. Refrigerate if needed.
