Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-QueAppetizer Add-on Recipe

Appetizer Add-on Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

Add appetizers to your event buffet.

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Ingredients

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Vegetable Platter

Cheese and Crackers

Meat and Dips

Method

Vegetable Platter

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and peel the carrots and celery. Cut the carrots into sticks and the celery into 3-inch pieces. Slice the cucumbers into rounds.

  2. 2

    Arrange on Platter

    On a large serving platter, arrange the carrot sticks, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices in separate sections.

  3. 3

    Serve with Dressing

    Place the ranch dressing in a small bowl in the center of the platter for dipping.

Cheese and Crackers

  1. 4

    Cut the Cheese

    Slice the cheddar cheese and brie cheese into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 5

    Arrange Cheese and Crackers

    On a cheese board or platter, arrange the sliced cheeses and assorted crackers. Add a small bunch of grapes to the side for garnish.

Meat and Dips

  1. 6

    Prepare the Meat

    Arrange the sliced salami on a serving plate.

  2. 7

    Serve with Dips

    Place the hummus in a bowl and set it next to the salami plate. Add pita chips around the dip for serving.

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