crudités

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Crudités are pieces of raw vegetables, such as celery or carrot sticks, served as an appetizer, often accompanied by a dip. The term "crudités" comes from the French word for "rawness" or "raw food," which itself originates from the Latin word for "indigestion". Despite the etymological connection to indigestion, crudités are intended to be a refreshing and palate-cleansing start to a meal. They are typically arranged attractively, offering a variety of colors, flavors, and textures.12

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hors d’oeuvre
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Crudités are an assortment of sliced raw vegetables, such as celery or carrots, served cold and often with a dip or a sauce. Other hors d’oeuvres include miniature baked tarts (or “tartlets”) and skewered foods or kabobs, which are served hot, and
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Crudités are an assortment of sliced raw vegetables, such as celery or carrots, served cold and often with a dip or a sauce. Other hors d’oeuvres include miniature baked tarts (or “tartlets”) and skewered foods or kabobs, which are served hot, and
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Crudités are raw or barely cooked vegetables, often served with a dip or sauce.
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