Green And White Crudites With Herbed Anise Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Yogurt-Dill Dip: Pulse 1 garlic clove, 1/4 cup each roughly chopped mint, dill and parsley, 1 chopped scallion and 1 chopped anchovy in a food processor. Add 2 cups plain Greek yogurt and puree until smooth.
• Serve with:
• Broccolini: Trim, then cook in salted boiling water, 3 to 4 minutes; drain and cool in ice water, then drain again. Season with salt.
• Spiced Pepitas: Toss 1 1/2 cups pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) with 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, a pinch of cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt on a baking sheet. Roast at 400 degrees F until golden, about 5 minutes.
• Persian Cucumbers
• Little Gem Lettuce
• Brussels Sprouts: Trim and cut in half; toss with olive oil, season with salt and roast at 400 degrees F, 20 minutes.
• Haricots Verts: Trim, then cook in salted boiling water, 4 minutes; drain and cool in ice water, then drain again. Season with salt.

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend. Serve at room temperature.

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley. Serve with vegetables.

Steps:

• Make dip:
• In a bowl whisk together all ingredients except herbs with salt and pepper to taste. Chill dip, covered, at least 4 hours and up to 4 days. Just before serving, stir in tarragon and chervil.
• Arrange crudités decoratively on a tiered serving plate or in a large basket and serve with dip.