Crudités with crème Fraîche Dip

A crudité plate is one of those dishes that can either seem uninspired and depressing or add up to more than the sum of its parts. Raw or lightly cooked vegetables and a simple white dip can look elegant and appetizing. Choose fresh seasonal vegetables, making sure to get a variety of colors, textures, and shapes, and arrange them nicely on a clean platter or cutting board. I’m partial to food that allows you to customize each bite; for this recipe I like to bring a little bowl of celery sa