No matter what disasters might have happened in the kitchen, presenting dishes on basic white platters like these are the coup de resistance for a perfect meal. From roast turkey to roast vegetables, all foods look good on white. Even better, these platters do the job without breaking the bank.
• Cuatro Serving Platters, $1.95 - $14.95 from CB2 - These simple rectangular trays would transition smoothly from cocktail hour to dinner table.
• 365+ Serving Plate, $12.99 from Ikea - Use this long and shallow dish for serving carved meat.
• Porcelain Oval Platter, $8 from Sur La Table - We could use several of these in our dish arsenal!
• Corelle Melamine Serving Tray, $13.99 from Target - The handles on this one make it perfect for passing around the table.
• Large Rimmed Platter, $19.95 - $34.95 from Crate & Barrel - We love the gentle curved look of this circular platter.
Which kind of platter do you like best?
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I just got the ikea gratinera set of 2 servers for $4.99. We're hosting Thanksgiving and needed some smaller platter-type things (i.e. not for the turkey). These fit the bill, plus they can go in the oven. Pretty decent because we didn't want to spend much on getting set up.