Spooky Garden Veggie Board

How to Make Spooky Carrot Ghosts!

Step 1: Slice Your Carrots Start with a large, thick carrot. Peel if desired, then carefully slice lengthwise into thin, flat strips.

Step 2: Shape Your Ghosts Using a small paring knife, round the top of each carrot strip to create the ghost’s head. Cut little triangles or a zigzag pattern along the bottom to give your ghosts a f wavy, floating appearance!

Step 3: Give Them a Face Use the end of a straw to punch out two holes for the eyes. You can even add a third hole for a mouth!

How to Make Adorable Radish Mushrooms

Step 1: Prep Your Radishes Start with fresh, round red radishes. Wash thoroughly and trim off the thin root tip.

Step 2: Add the Mushroom Spots Using the tip of your knife, gently carve away tiny circles of red skin on the mushroom cap to reveal the white flesh underneath. These little white dots give your mushrooms their whimsical appearance!

How to Make a Cabbage Dip Bowl

Step 1: Choose Your Cabbage Start with a fresh, firm head of green or purple cabbage. Remove any damaged outer leaves and rinse thoroughly.

Step 2: Create a Flat Base Carefully slice a small amount off the bottom of the cabbage so it sits flat and doesn’t wobble on your serving board.

Step 3: Hollow Out the Center Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a circle around the top of the cabbage, leaving a thick border to keep the bowl sturdy. Scoop out the center, removing the inner leaves until you’ve created a bowl deep enough to hold your favorite dip. Be careful not to cut through the bottom!

Step 4: Fill with Your Favorite Dip Spoon your favorite veggie dip into the hollowed-out cabbage.

How to Assemble Your Spooky Veggie Board

Step 1: Wash Your Veggies
Thoroughly wash all your fresh vegetables under running water. This board is all about raw, crunchy veggies for fresh and satisfying snacking!

Step 2: Create Your Leafy Base
Layer whole Lacinato kale and red chard leaves across a large serving board, overlapping them to create a colorful, garden-inspired base.

Step 3: Add Your Dip Bowl
Place your hollowed-out cabbage in the center of the board and fill it with your favorite veggie dip.

Step 4: Prep Your Crunchy Veggies
Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets, thinly slice the beets, and cut extra carrots into sticks. Arrange the veggies around the cabbage bowl, mixing colors, shapes, and textures.

Step 5: Add Your Spooky Touches
Tuck your carrot ghosts and radish mushrooms between the greens. Add a mini pumpkin and fresh sage for a festive finishing touch.

Step 6: Dip, Crunch & Enjoy!
Serve with your favorite dip and encourage everyone to explore new vegetables! Every veggie brings its own unique flavor and crunch, making this a fun way to enjoy more fresh produce.

This recipe was developed by The Board Loon.