Potlucks and picnics
May 25, 2021 by DarcieWith ever-increasing numbers of people becoming vaccinated and gathering restrictions loosening in many areas, people are getting together for the first time in what seems like ages. Since this coincides with the weather becoming warmer here, that means a lot of outdoor potlucks and picnics. I was just invited to a cookout in a colleague’s backyard this week, and I don’t think I have ever looked forward to a potluck dinner this much.
The only problem is that I have been working late into the evening so I don’t have tons of time to make anything elaborate. Plus, the usual slot that I fill in a cookout – dessert – has already been spoken for so I cannot use any of my “know it like the back of my hand” cake or pie recipes. It’s okay, however, as I still have an ace up my sleeve – a golden onion dip.
Where I found this recipe is a mystery, because I typed it onto an index card years ago and forgot to attribute a source. It is similar to – but not exactly like – several recipes in the EYB Library. It most closely resembles the Golden onion & thyme dip from Fine Cooking in its simplicity, but my recipe does not include thyme, adds a splash of chicken broth to the sweated onions, and substitute mayonnaise for the sour cream. Other similar recipes include the Homemade French onion dip from Saveur and the Roasted onion dip from Food Network Magazine.
There are many reasons this recipe is my go-to for such events. It’s delicious, for starters, and I almost always have all of the ingredients on hand. It’s vegetarian if I substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth, so it appeals to a wide swath of people. It travels well (no spills!) in a small cooler. Few people make their own onion dip so it’s rarely a redundant item. Additionally, I can caramelize the onions while doing other tasks so it doesn’t take much active time for the wonderful results achieved.
To jazz it up for this occasion I will add the chive blossoms that have just burst forth in my garden. Potluck dinner, here I come! If you have a ‘back pocket’ recipe for an unexpected cookout invitation, I would love to hear about it.
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