Basic White: 5 Classy and Affordable Serving Platters

Emma Christensen
Emma Christensen
Emma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check out her website for more cooking stories
published Nov 23, 2010
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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.

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Cuatro Serving Platters, $1.95 – $14.95 from CB2 (Image credit: Apartment Therapy)

• 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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