Best Dips and Spreads; Carrot Cashew Spread

Best-Dips-and-Spreads-Carrot-Cashew-Spread
Ingredients:
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1. 15 dried apricots
2. 1 c raw cashew
3. 3 carrots




Directions:

1.
  • Put carrots into a pot & cover by 2 inches with water.
  • Bring to a medium boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover & simmer until tender, about 10 mins.
  • Add 3/4 c cashews & apricots, cover & continue to simmer until carrots are very soft, 5 to 7 mins more; reserve 1/2 c of the cooking water, & then drain well.
  • Transfer carrot mixture & reserved water to a food processor & purée until smooth.
  • Chill for at least 60 mins, then garnish with remaining cashews & serve.

Easy Holiday Dips and Spreads; Caramelized French Onion Dip

Easy-Holiday-Dips-and-Spreads-Caramelized-French-Onion-Dip
Ingredients:

1. 1 cup onion
2. 1 clove garlic
3. 1 tablespoon olive oil
4. 1/2 cup mayonnaise
5. 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
6. 1/2 cup sour cream
7. 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8. 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions:

1.

  • Preheat olive oil in a small pan over medium-low heat.
  • Add garlic & onion & cook until they turn brown in color, stirring occasionally, about 20 mins.
  • Take care not to burn the onions. Remove from heat & allow to cool.
2. 
  • In a large bowl combine cooled onion, pepper, sour cream, salt, Worcestershire sauce & mayonnaise.
  • Chill 30 mins.