Dino-Mite Dinosaur Fossil Platter (Printable Version)

A vibrant vegetable arrangement inspired by dinosaur fossils, perfect for themed gatherings and kids’ parties.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 2 large carrots
03 - 1 cup broccoli florets
04 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
05 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
06 - 1 red bell pepper
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

→ Dip

09 - 1 cup hummus or ranch dressing

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Peel the carrots and slice them into thin sticks.
03 - Cut the cucumber into rounds and halve some pieces to mimic fossil bones.
04 - Cut bell peppers into strips and optionally carve small shapes resembling dinosaur bones or footprints using a knife.
05 - Place cauliflower and broccoli florets on a large serving platter to create fossilized bones and vertebrae patterns.
06 - Position sugar snap peas and carrot sticks strategically to represent ribs and limbs.
07 - Distribute cherry tomatoes around the display as dinosaur eggs.
08 - Pour dip into a small bowl placed centrally or creatively spread it to form a dinosaur skull or footprint shape.
09 - Serve immediately or refrigerate covered until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fun and imaginative presentation
  • Perfect for kids parties
02 -
  • Use small cookie cutters to shape peppers or cucumbers into dinosaur-themed designs
  • Substitute vegetables based on preference or seasonality
03 -
  • Use cookie cutters for fun shapes
  • Pair with different dips for variety
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