Homemade Vegetable Chips Food

VEGETABLE CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oil in a deep-fryer until sizzling, about 360 degrees F.
• Peel and slice the vegetables into very thin slices, preferably on a mandoline. Fry the chips in batches, stirring them a bit when you add them so they don't stick together. When crisp, after about 2 to 3 minutes, remove with tongs or a spider to a tray lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil. Season the chips immediately with salt, and pepper. Serve.

HOMEMADE BAGEL CHIPS & CREAMY GARLIC & VEGETABLE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300*F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• With a sharp knife, very carefully slice the bagels one at a time as thinly as possible, for 8 to 10 thin slices per bagel. Spread in 1 layer on the prepared sheets.
• Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When oil starts to get warm, about 1 minute, remove from the heat and add the garlic and Essence. Let sit until the garlic perfumes the oil, about 10 minutes. Remove the garlic from the oil.
• With a pastry brush, lightly brush the oil on the bagel chips. Bake until golden brown. Turn and bake on the second side until just crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on wire racks.
• To serve, arrange the bagel chips on a platter with the creamy garlic and vegetable spread.
• Emeril's Essence:.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container. Yield: about 2/3 cup
• Creamy Garlic and Vegetable Spread:.
• In a bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sour cream. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
• Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Bring to room temperature before serving. (The spread will keep for 3 days refrigerated.)
• Yield: about 1 1/4 cups.

VEGETABLE OR CHIP DIP

Steps:

• Fry bacon pieces until crisp. Drain well on paper towels. Cool.
• Finely chop green onions.
• Cream the cream cheese by hand or with an electric mixer.
• Add sour cream and salad dressing. Mix well with a spoon.
• Add bacon and green onions with a spoon.
• Refrigerate a couple of hours at least, or better yet overnight, before serving.