Bonfire Warmth Centerpiece (Printable format)

A vibrant arrangement of colorful produce creating a warm, festive table centerpiece with fresh garnishes.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into long thin sticks
02 - 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
03 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
04 - 3 mandarins, peeled and segmented

→ Garnishes

05 - Fresh parsley or mint sprigs
06 - 1 small handful pomegranate seeds (optional)

→ Dip (optional)

07 - 1/2 cup hummus or yogurt-based dip

# How to make it:

01 - Cut carrots and yellow and red bell peppers into long, thin sticks or strips to resemble flames.
02 - Place carrot sticks vertically in the center of a round, flat serving plate leaning together like a teepee to form the fire base.
03 - Layer yellow and red pepper strips among the carrots, alternating colors to create a flickering flame effect.
04 - Tuck mandarin segments around various heights and the base to add orange glow and depth.
05 - Scatter fresh parsley or mint sprigs around the base to mimic green ash or embers.
06 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the arrangement for added sparkle, if desired.
07 - Offer hummus or yogurt-based dip on the side to complement the arrangement.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that actually tastes amazing—your guests will Instagram it before they eat it, and that's a good thing
  • Zero cooking required means more time for you and less stress when you're already managing a gathering
  • It works for any diet: vegan, gluten-free, and naturally beautiful without a drop of animal products
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  • Cut your vegetables as close to serving time as possible—I learned this the hard way when carrot sticks started oxidizing and losing their bright orange color. If you're prepping ahead, store them in ice water in the refrigerator and they'll stay crisp and vibrant.
  • A truly round plate makes all the difference. Rectangular platters fragment the visual story; a round plate naturally pulls your eye to the center where all that flame action is happening.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one—it creates perfectly uniform strips and honestly makes the whole arrangement look more intentional and sophisticated
  • The dip doesn't have to be on the side; you can place a small bowl or glass in the center of your serving plate before building the arrangement around it, turning the whole thing into one unified serving vessel
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