Caramelised Onion Dip

OK, I am hoping that this recipe will make up for the previous one lol..this one takes a little longer, but at least you can brag to your friends you have made it from scratch..

• 1 TB canola oil
• 1/2 brown onion, finely chopped
• 1 TB balsamic vinegar
• 1 C light sour cream
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• Baked potato chips, for serving

1. Heat a heavy non stick saute pan over medium heat.
2. Add the canola oil and the onions. Stir until onions are coated with the oil.
3. Stop stirring the onions and allow to sit until caramelization begins. Once the onions start to turn brown, stir only when necessary to prevent burning.
4. Once onions are caramelized (they'll be brown and sweet), add the balsamic vinegar and continue to saute until balsamic vinegar is nearly dry.
5. Mix the caramelized onions with the sour cream, garlic powder and seasoning salt. Mix completely and pour into a small bowl.
6. Place in refrigerator to allow the flavors to mellow for 30 minutes.
7. Serve with baked potato chips.

French Onion Dip for dummies

This is one if the first things I ever knocked up in the kitchen when I was a kid, I got the recipe from my Aunt - and it is so easy, you could do it blindfolded...but be warned, it IS 'tacky' hehe - but tastes great and is good after a few beers when you get struck by the munchies...

You can serve it with Jatz, vegetable crudites, chippies - oh and don't forget,this is a 'sometimes' food ;)

• 1 sachet French Onion Soup mix



• 1 tub/carton Sour Light Cream



• 6 Tb warm water



• 1 Tb fresh or dried chives

1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl - thoroughly, making sure all soup mix is incorporated through the sour cream.



2. Cover with plastic wrap and let flavours develop in the fridge for about 2-3 hours.



3. Pour into a small serving bowl, stir and serve!