Magic Wand Kabobs

Bring about 1 cup water to a boil in small saucepan. Add carrots; cook 5 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water until cool.

Meanwhile, remove core and cut off small slice from bottom of bell pepper. Make cut down one side; open and remove seeds. Flatten bell pepper. With 1-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut 8 star shapes from pepper.

Alternately thread carrots and remaining vegetables onto skewers. Top pointed end of each skewer with bell pepper star. If desired, serve with favorite dip.