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I dip, You dip, We dip

July 21, 2010 by Amy 7 Comments

 Steak Butter/Chimichurri

Sorry, couldn’t help it. Short 90’s flashback. Anyone else remember that song? I know the meaning of the song has nothing to do with food, but it mentions dip three times, and well, I had 3 different types of dip/sauces for our kabobs at the party. So, eh…ok, I guess I lose on the cool points. ::stares at RSS to see subscriber numbers plummet::

If you’re still with me, wow. You must really like me…or, hmm, maybe it’s the food that you guys like. 🙂

When it came time to plan for this party, I already had a few sauces/dips in mind. Chimichurri, which I’ve never had. Compound butter, because, well, butter makes everything better, and also the worcestershire-chive combination just sounded amazing. And then lastly, onion blue cheese sauce, because cheese and onions? Win! (Onion-blue cheese sauce is not pictured, because ravenous eyes were staring me down since the camera was the last thing holding my family back from chow-down time.)

The chimichurri was a huge winner. Everyone loved the flavor that it added to the meats, and it was probably the healthiest sauce/dip offered for the kabobs as well.

Chimichurri Sauce
Source: Bon Appetit
Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

  1. Puree all ingredients in processor. Transfer to bowl.

Worcestershire-Chive Compound Butter
Source: Bobby Flay

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 2 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry mustard
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions:

  1. Preheat grill or side burner. Heat oil in a medium skillet add shallots and garlic and cook until soft, let cool slightly.
  2. Place butter in a small bowl and add shallot mixture, Worcestershire, mustard and chives and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Scrape mixture into the center of a piece of waxed paper and roll into a log. Refrigerate until firm.

Onion-Blue Cheese Sauce
Source: Pioneer Woman

Ingredients:

  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 whole Very Large Yellow Onion, Sliced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ cups Crumbled Blue Cheese

Directions:

  1. Saute onions in 4 tablespoons butter over high heat. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until dark and caramelized.
  2. Reduce heat to simmer and pour in cream. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until reduced by half. Stir in blue cheese until melted.

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  1. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    July 21, 2010 at 10:41 am

    I loved that song. Thanks – now it is going to be stuck in my head for the rest of the day!

    That compound butter looks incredible.

    Reply
  2. Laura Lewis says

    July 21, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    Ever since you told me where you got the Onion-Blue Cheese Sauce recipe I have had it printed out and on the fridge. Maybe I’ll have to make a dinner tonight to put these with because it is stillll making my mouth water. Thought it could be good on burgers too!

    Reply
    • The Nifty Foodie says

      July 21, 2010 at 1:03 pm

      OMG it would be FABULOUS on burgers!

      Reply
  3. Krystal says

    July 21, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    What’s worse…being part of a pageantry team that did a dance routine to that song…oh golly gee. Great post and I love those dips! Yum!

    Reply
    • The Nifty Foodie says

      July 21, 2010 at 2:04 pm

      Oh my gosh! LOL!

      Reply
  4. ashley says

    July 21, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    i totally read the title of your post to the tune of the song 🙂 we love chimichurri sauce too!

    Reply
  5. Morgan says

    July 21, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    Mmmm, Onion-blue cheese sauce? I might just need to try that, since it combines two of my favorite things!

    Reply

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