Peppercorn Dip Food

CRUDITES WITH BUTTERMILK PEPPERCORN DIP

Steps:

• Prepare a large bowl of ice water, and set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Trim beans, and place in the boiling water. Blanch until the color becomes bright green, 15 to 25 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to transfer beans to the ice bath to cool. When cool, remove them from the ice water, pat dry with a paper towel, and set aside. Trim woody ends from asparagus, and immerse in the boiling water. Blanch until bright green, about 30 seconds; transfer to the ice bath to cool. Remove them from the ice water, pat dry, and reserve.
• Separate celery stalks, and wash thoroughly. Using a vegetable peeler, peel away any tough, stringy fibers from the outside of each stalk. Trim the bottoms and tops off each stalk, and set aside. Peel jicama, and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks, measuring 3 to 5 inches in length. Set aside. Wash cucumber very well, and cut in half (if using regular cucumbers); cut cucumber into spears, and set aside. Trim scallions to 9-inch lengths, and set aside. Wash and peel carrots, and cut lengthwise into strips measuring 1/4 inch in diameter. Set aside.
• Wash squash and zucchini very well, and cut into 1/16-inch-thick slices lengthwise, preferably on a mandoline. Peel daikon, and cut into 1/16-inch-thick slices lengthwise. Set aside all the slices, covered with a damp towel, until serving time. Wash and dry cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
• To make dip, combine sour cream, buttermilk, pepper, chives, thyme, shallot, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl, and stir well to combine. Set aside
• Place beans, asparagus, celery, jicama, cucumbers, and carrots in serving glasses. Roll up squash, zucchini, and daikon strips, and place on the serving platter with the other vegetables. Place tomatoes in a bowl or glass. Serve crudites with dip on the side.

ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
• Cut the peppers into quarters and remove the seeds. Place on the tray with the onion and garlic. Toss with remaining ingredients.
• Bake at 425 for 45-50 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the tops of the peppers are starting to brown.
• Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
• Place all ingredients - including the oil from the pan - into a food processor. Blend for a couple of minutes until totally smooth.
• Store this in the fridge for a few days, up to a week. Beyond that, you can freeze it.

HONEY-PEPPERCORN BRIE DIP

Steps:

• Remove all the rind from the Brie with a small sharp knife and your fingers. (The rind can be bitter, so it's best to be thorough.) Beat the Brie on high speed in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until completely smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl and paddle as needed (the cheese will be thick and sticky at this point). Beat in the honey and 3/4 teaspoon salt, stopping and scraping as needed. While still beating on high, slowly drizzle in the cream, and beat until the mixture is light and smooth, stopping and scraping as needed. (The dip can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours.)
• Transfer the dip to a small serving bowl, sprinkle with some cracked peppercorns and serve with apple chips, celery sticks, walnut-raisin and/or pumpernickel bread.

MARY'S ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small baking dish, mix the roasted red peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic and Dijon-style mustard.
• Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve warm.

PEPPERCORN SALMON DIP

Steps:

• Beat Neufchatel and dressing in medium bowl until well blended.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.