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The holidays are the perfect chance to show off special serveware and update your kitchen with a cool new platter or tray. <\/p>\n
Lorna Aragon, home editor at Martha Stewart Living, has some suggestions: <\/p>\n
\u201cTo serve dips in a stylish and secure way, use removable self-adhesive Velcro dots to attach a bowl to the middle of a platter; then surround it with chips or crudites,\u201d she says. \u201cIt won\u2019t slip when you\u2019re passing it around, and it\u2019s a great way to use your favorite pieces together.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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