After an hour, we're ready for the four little ones to wake up. That is, unless they are already awake and have joined us for their preschool work. Baby Joshua has been a pro at waking up just as school starts. Next is the norm of having breakfast, Bible reading, and prayer together as a family. In this onion dip recipe, I prefer to highlight the light, tangy flavor of the sour cream and I worked really hard to keep the flavors focused there. There are no extra add-ins to detract from the purity of sour cream and sweet, fragrant onion. why this is the best sour cream and onion dip: because you never know when I might need it..." then it goes into the pantry and I end up stumbling across it at a much later time than I planned on using it. I'm sure that only But I also like to serve the onion dip with some crisp vegetables, as a lightened up option for those who want to feel a little more "balanced". And if you eat the dip with celery, you can just eat more dip right?

I don't think there's a better pairing in the world than ruffled potato chips with sour cream and onion dip. There’s something so indulgent and delicious about slathering the dip on a crunchy potato chip. It’s got all of the textures, flavors and contrasts you could ever want: rich, fresh, cool, creamy, crunchy, salty, and sweet.The day ahead looks eventful. How do you decide to prioritize your days? Last night when I fell asleep, I was obviously wondering how everything will come together in the day ahead. I dreamed I was desperately trying to get a card ready for the mail, and I just couldn't get the right name on the envelope. Silly. How good it felt to wake up, and even better, what a blessing to give the day ahead to the One who can make the most important thing happen. My favorite way to enjoy this might literally be as a bagel dip. It’s an amazing spread for a fresh bagel. I love watching the three-year-olds as they importantly raise their hands to summon me to their side. Life may be intense, but it really is so good. After school, hours is the normal practice time with the younger ones. We actually act out various scenes of sharing, responding with, "Here I am," when they hear mom's voice saying their name, or even practicing introducing themselves to strangers. We determine what to practice according to skills that need to be sharpened. Making your own sour cream and onion dip at home couldn’t be easier. I love this no-cook version so no need to chops and sauté yellow onions or make caramelized onions like you would for French onion dip. Simply add sour cream to a medium mixing bowl then add the finely chopped chives and spices. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add a squeeze of lemon juice then stir together. Garnish with chopped chives (or other fresh herbs of your choice) then serve. Can I make this ahead?

Any fresh, crunchy vegetable will do, but I especially love vegetables that have a natural curve or scooping ability built in to their shape (like endive leaves). here’s a list of crudités to get you started!

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This onion dip is best eaten within 3 days. Store it in a covered container in the refrigerator. For the best taste and texture, let the dip sit out at room temperature for 10- 15 minutes before serving. more dip recipes to try! Potential Sales Boost: Reintroducing Auntie Anne's Sour Cream and Onion Pretzel could potentially lead to increased sales and foot traffic at Auntie Anne's locations. It could attract both new customers who are intrigued by the flavor and loyal customers who have been eagerly awaiting its return. Texture: Make sure to mince the onion and shallot! The goal is to infuse the sour cream base with as much onion flavor as possible, so the smaller and more dispersed the onions, the better.

Yes, this dip keeps very well in the fridge. You can make it up to 3 days in advance and keep it in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve. Serving suggestions Sour cream base: I keep this sour cream and onion dip extra simple and fresh by using only sour cream in the base. There’s a tendency to mix in cream cheese or mayonnaise for more richness, but too often it adds an unnecessary heaviness to the onion dip. Cream cheese also makes it really hard to scoop with ruffled potato chips, which, let’s be honest, is the whole point of sour cream and onion dip! complete control over how much is in there. There are no preservatives, and you can customize it to fit your taste buds (plus the other ingredients are things you mightAccount icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile. They also tend to include so many extra spices and flavors (worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, cayenne, mayo, beef broth, vinegar), that the onion and the sour cream get completely drowned out. The dips are good, but they lose focus. This forenoon looks like an ordinary day; the next few hours will be spent doing school and having recess with them. Get the picture, we're downstairs, there are five desks in a row. Teacher Mama sits on an office chair with baby Joshua on her lap, sliding her chair from desk to desk on her full-time job of keeping little hands busy and quiet.

This recipe uses much less salt than a typical ranch or onion mix does, and even if you decide to add a little more salt to it to fit your taste buds (not that I think it needs it), you'll be in

It's early morning, even our early risers with tussled hair, blinking eyes, and big smiles are sound out. Attach the dough hook to a stand mixer and knead for 5 minutes on medium until the dough is smooth and stretchy. Place in a greased bowl, cover and leave to double in size (about 45 minutes).