Crudites with Party Goddess Dip

Serves 6

  1 ripe avocado, mashed

  3 tbsp white wine vinegar

  1 garlic clove, chopped

  1 tsp fresh lemon juice

  1/4 tsp sugar

  1/4cup  rice milk

  1/4cup  olive oil

  3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  2 tbsp dried tarragon, chopped

  1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

  1 small shallot, chopped

  salt to taste

Arrange brightly colored vegetables (cucumbers, celery, carrots, radishes, red & yellow peppers, snap peas, green onions, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.) on a tray with the dip in the center or close by.  For dip, blend all ingredients using a food processor and refrigerate until ready to use.