One of my favorite things to serve, when we entertain, is a Crudités platter. It’s healthy and just about everyone finds something appealing. I used to serve it with Tahini, but lately I’ve been mixing it up.

Cucumber Ranch Dressing by Martha Stewart

            1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and grated on the large holes of a box grater

            1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped

            3/4 cup sour cream

            1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk

            1/4 cup mayonnaise

            3 1/2 tablespoons (about 1 lemon) fresh lemon juice

            1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt

            Pinch of cayenne pepper

            3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

            3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Directions:

.                 Stir together cucumber, shallot, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, cayenne, parsley, and chives in a medium bowl. Season with additional salt and cayenne, if desired.

Recent Sunday evening