Caramelized Onion Dip With Cilantro Garlic Pita Crisps Food

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the thyme, shallots, garlic and all the varieties of onions. Saute, stirring constantly. (Onions absorb oil quickly, so add more if necessary.) Continue to cook until the vegetables are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
• In a medium bowl, add the yogurt and cream cheese and stir together. Add in the onions, scallions and chives. Stir well to combine.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over low heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until onion is soft but not browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Increase heat to high, add butter, and sprinkle sugar over onions. Cook and stir frequently until onion is very tender and dark brown, 8 to 10 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• Combine sour cream, yogurt, and mayonnaise together in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Mince cooled onions on a cutting board; stir onions into sour cream mixture. Store in refrigerator to allow flavors to blend, at least 1 hour.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray shallow 1-quart casserole or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until very soft and light golden brown. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• In large bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, fontina cheese, onion mixture, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into casserole.
• Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Sprinkle with chives. Serve dip warm with pita chips.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, yogurt, onion powder and salt; stir in two-thirds cooked onions. Transfer to a serving bowl; top with remaining onions. Serve with chips and vegetables.

CARAMELIZED-ONION DIP WITH CILANTRO-GARLIC PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• For dip:
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until onions are deep brown and begin to crisp slightly, stirring often, about 40 minutes. Add garam masala; stir 1 minute. Transfer to small bowl and cool completely. Mix in crème fraîche. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
• For pita crisps:
• Finely chop enough cilantro leaves to measure 2 tablespoons. Chop enough cilantro stems to measure 3 tablespoons. Combine oil and garlic in heavy small saucepan; cook over medium heat until oil begins to bubble around garlic, about 5 minutes. Add chopped cilantro stems. Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes. Strain oil into small bowl; discard solids in strainer.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each pita bread round horizontally in half. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Place pita wedges on 2 rimmed baking sheets; drizzle with cilantro-garlic oil and toss gently to coat. Arrange pita wedges in single layer; bake 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro leaves and bake until pita wedges are crisp and golden, about 5 minutes longer. Cool. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Sprinkle dip with chives; place on platter. Surround with pita crisps.

CARAMELIZED ONION CILANTRO DIP WITH PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• For the dip: Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until onions are deep brown and begin to crisp slightly, stirring often, about 40 minutes. Add garam masala; stir 1 minute. Transfer to small bowl and cool completely. Mix in crème fraîche. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
• For pita crisps:.
• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Cut each round into 6 wedges. Place wedges on 2 baking sheets; drizzle with cilantro-garlic oil (to follow) and toss gently to coat. Arrange pita wedges in single layer; bake 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro leaves and bake until pita wedges are crisp and golden, about 5 minutes longer. Cool. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Sprinkle dip with chives; place on platter. Surround with pita crisps.
• Garlic Cilantro Oil:.
• Finely chop enough cilantro leaves to measure 2 tablespoons. Combine oil and garlic in heavy small saucepan; cook over medium heat until oil begins to bubble around garlic, about 5 minutes. Add chopped cilantro stems. Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes. Strain oil into small bowl; discard solids in strainer.

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.