View the entries of your favorite chips + dips from our April FOOD FIGHT event. Check out the ingredient information, or snag the winning recipe to make it yourself at home!
“Finding Avo” by Chef Sinai Canche
lemon juice, olive oil, avocado, parsley, basil, spinach, chickpeas, garlic powder, chili flake, dry tarragon, cumin, celery salt
“Tiana’s Bayou Green Garlic Corn Magic” by Chef Aaron Graham
Sweet corn, greek yogurt, cotija cheese, green garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, lime, chili powder
“Hulk Smash This Dip!” by Chef David Marquez
Avocado, greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, extra virgin olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder
“Tiana’s Toasted Onion Pimento Cheese” by Chef Charito Hall
Red bell peppers, maui onion, green onion, milk, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, paprika
“Valentino’s Golden Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese Dip” by Chef Ezekiel Exconde
Goat cheese, garlic, saffron, parsley, thyme, chive, dill, honey
“Shawarma Palace Secret Dip” by Chefs Alexa Linares and Bryant Marte
Avocado, japanese cucumber, lemon, dill, mint, garlic, greek yogurt, olive oi
“Hakuna Ma-dip-a!” (AKA “The Lion King”) by Chef Randy Sok – WINNING RECIPE!
Sour cream, cream cheese, onion, chives, rosemary, jalapeno, garlic, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili flake
RECIPE:
Scaled Recipe (Yields ~4 Cups)
Ingredients:
- Sour Cream: 1 ½ cups
- Cream Cheese: 1 small bar (8 oz), softened
- Yellow Onions: 1 ½ to 2 medium onions, sliced and caramelized
- Fresh Chives: 3 oz (about ½ cup finely chopped)
- Fresh Rosemary: ½ oz (approx. 1 tbsp minced)
- Roasted Jalapeños: 1 ½ to 2 peppers, seeded and diced
- Roasted Garlic: 2–3 large cloves, mashed
- Dry Seasonings: Start with ½ tsp of each (salt, pepper, paprika, onion/garlic powder) and a pinch of chili flakes. Adjust to your preference.
Guide For Preparation
- Onions: Use 2 medium onions; caramelized with olive oil
- Dairy Ratio: Keep it roughly 1 part Cream Cheese to 1.5 parts Sour Cream for a scoopable dip.
- Herbs: Chives are forgiving but be careful with the rosemary—it can easily overpower a smaller batch.
The Cooling Phase:
- Spread your caramelized onions, roasted jalapeños, and roasted garlic on a chilled plate or small sheet tray.
- Place them in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.
Last Step Folding & Seasoning:
- Add your cooled onions, jalapeños, garlic, chives, and rosemary on top of the dairy.
- Using a rubber spatula, cut through the center of the bowl, scoop across the bottom, and fold the dairy over the aromatics.