This Is the One Serving Piece Every Southern Hostess Must Own
Katherine Owen
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When you first think about what the one piece a Southern hostess must have you may think say, a casserole dish or a big punch bowl. And while those are certainly MVPs every Southerner should keep in rotation, they're still not as multifunctional a big, pretty, oval platter. A large oval platter, while unassuming, and easy to store, does it all. It can showcase the muffins, croissants, and scones at a brunch. It postures tea sandwiches and cheddar biscuits nicely at luncheons. It takes on the heavyweight, the Thanksgiving turkey, and makes it look elegant. It can corral roasted vegetables, dress up a simple cheese plate, and elevate snack dinner.Sure a square or rectangular dish would work just as well, but there's something so classic about the oval serving platter. An oval is so forgiving of a wide turkey or plump chicken. Just be sure to pick one out with raised edges to capture running juices and rogue asparagus stalks.Here, a few oval platters worth making "the one":
West Elm Platter
West Elm Platter
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This oval platter from West Elm’s Reactive Glaze Serveware line is rustic but elegant, perfect for casual tablescapes in natural earthy hues.
Buy It: $49, westelm.com
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Dillards Platter
Dillards Platter
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This turkey platter from Dillard’s makes for an extra-festive Thanksgiving spread.
Buy It: $52; dillards.com
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Williams Sonoma Platter
Williams Sonoma Platter
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Inspired by antique and vintage china, this modern take on the serving platter makes for a subdued, classic flourish to any spread. Delicate in appearance, this dish is actually quite hard-working, with handles for easy carry.
Buy It: $79.95; williams-sonoma.com
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