Caramelized Mushroom And Onion Dip Food

CARAMELIZED MUSHROOM AND ONION DIP

Steps:

• In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until evenly golden, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in food processor or using knife, finely chop mushrooms.
• Add to pan along with garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Increase heat to medium-high; sauté until no liquid remains, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Scrape into bowl; let cool.
• Stir in sour cream, mayonnaise and half of the chives; transfer to serving bowl.
• (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.) Sprinkle with remaining chives.

CARAMELISED ONION AND MUSHROOM SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large non-stick pan, heat the butter and oil; add the frozen onions and leeks and cook over a medium-high for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly. Add a bit more oil if needed.
• Add the mushrooms, garlic and thyme - and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the brown sugar and reduce the heat; allow the mixture to caramelise for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally (liquid should slowly reduce and the onions turn a caramel colour); remove the pan from heat and set aside to cool.
• Place the onion mixture in a food processor, add the balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and process until chopped but still a little chunky. Or you could leave a tablespoon of the mixture out and add back into the mixture once you've removed it from the food processor.
• To Serve: Spoon the Caramelised Onion and Mushroom Spread into serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil and serve with fresh crusty bread.
• TIP: This dip is also yummy when used to make little tarts, or to top any savoury biscuits. Simply place teaspoonfuls of the Caramelised Onion and Mushroom Spread mixture into the mini savoury tartlet cases or onto the biscuits, add crumbled feta cheese and half a Kalamata olive. Garnish with a parsley leaf and serve.

CARAMELIZED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• 1. Heat butter and oil in a heavy stainless steel or cast iron pot or skillet.
• 2. add mushrooms and stir every minute to allow mushrooms to brown and begin to caramelize. (Approx 3 to 4 mins).
• 3. Sprinkle with brown sugar and stir. Continue to cook for approximately 4 minutes.
• 4. When they are nice and brown add vinegar.
• 5 Cook for another minute or two to allow the vinegar to evaporate.
• 6. Season with cracked black pepper and ENJOY!