My Ultimate Onion Dip

Onion dip. The name alone has always induced a feeling of discontent . I immediatelu conjuire up the image of the stuff served at house parties and get-togethers where you pull back the lid on a gerenic tasting, pre-packaged tub. I never understood the love for it and I always wondered why someone didn't just make it themselves. And better.

I love onions and have thought about making a version loaded with great taste and fresh ingredients for a while now. Something a bit more complicated than onion soup mix but still easy enough that anybody can do it. I wanted to make a dip that could be a staple at family functions and shared with friends while watching the game. So I started scribbling down notes in my food journal and experimenting with ingredients.
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My Darling Clementine Curd

Three is the magic number. Three also happens to be the number often associated with good things. In my case, it represents the number in a series on a great seasonal fruit that I have already incorporated into two different recipes. Today marks number three in the series. If you're like me, you have a plethora of clementines at your disposal and you're always looking for a new way to use them! If not, well, I  hope you enjoy it anyway!


I love lemon curd. The taste, texture and aroma. I've made it countless times, using it as a dip and spread but also using it as one ingredient amongst a sea of others in a dessert or pastry. Today I took my classic lemon curd recipe and flipped the switch on it. Clementine Curd, a tasty adaptation of the original recipe!
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