Baked Brie with Cranberry Compote & Caramelized Onions

We are only a couple days away from the holiday season kicking off! And if you found yourself reaching peak stress levels then may we suggest kicking back with some baked brie with cranberry compote and caramelized onions? Doesn't that sound a hell of a lot better than throwing elbows at a department store or sweating profusely in a long lineup? Trust us, we are also so ready for this break. Now to just get through the million dinner parties with close and extended families. Here at Just The Dip, we would like to wish you and your family a happy, merry and safe holiday! See you all in the new year! 

Ingredients:

1 wheel of brie

5 yellow onions, roughly sliced

¼ cup honey

2 tbsp. fresh rosemary

1 orange

2 cups fresh cranberries

¼ cup water

1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:

1. Add sliced onions with butter to low heat, frying pan. Let caramelize for at least an hour. 
2. Preheat oven to 350F.
3. Add cranberries, sugar, cinnamon juice of one orange, and water to pot and bring it to a boil.
4. Reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Place brie in the middle of a baking sheet and top with the cranberry compote and caramelized onions.
6. Bake brie until you see it oozing out the sides, about 20 minutes. 
7. Let cool for 15 minutes and serve with your favourite chips. 

Enjoy! 

xx Just The Dip

Cinnamon Buns with Maple Dip

December 17th is National Maple Day. As Canadians and dip lovers it seemed only natural to honour the occasion with this very Canadian maple dip. It comes together in minutes and is just perfect for these cold winter mornings when you're craving something sweet.

Ingredients:

1 package cinnamon buns (or if you fancy, make your own!)

¼ cup maple syrup

¼ cup cream cheese

½ cup plain yogurt

1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:

1. Bake the cinnamon buns according to the package directions.
2. While your buns are in the oven, combine the maple syrup, cream cheese, yogurt and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well.
3. Drizzle right over your cinnamon buns or dip those hot buns right into this sweet maple heaven.

Enjoy!

xx Just The Dip

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

In case you didn't already have it marked in your calendars, National Cookie Day is December 4. But don't panic because of course we created a simple dip to help celebrate this Friday. Real quick though, just need to warn that you should probably not make or eat this dip alone. In fact, we recommend inviting friends, family and even the neighbours over to enjoy it with you. See, on a scale of one to sugar-high, we have ranked this Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip close to a heart attack. And that's not even us trying to be funny. For real, this dip will knock you on your ass, holding your stomach in pain. BUT the path to that discomfort is so delicious it makes everything worth it!! 

Ingredients:
¼ cup butter (softened)
1 cup of cream cheese (softened)
¼ cup turbinado sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips
¼ cup toffee bits

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Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the melted/soft butter and cream cheese using a fork. 
2. Add the sugars and vanilla, and mix well. 
3. Stir in the chocolate chips and toffee bits. 
4. Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl and enjoy with your favourite cookies!

Happy National Cookie Day! 

xx Just The Dip