You probably already know this, but I have a passion for dishes.
When I became a blogger, and discovered others who enjoyed creating beautiful
table settings as much as I do, it was so good to know that I was not alone.
You may be one of these people, and if you are, then you understand what it’s
like to be on a never ending hunt for the perfect dish or set of dishes, and
have your head turned by something completely impractical, but adorable. You
probably also understand the anguish that comes with buying something that you
have no idea what to do with.
Such was the case with his adorable little Chantal carrot bowl. I found it nearly ten years ago at Home Goods, and just had to buy it. My hope was, of course, that visiting other such places I would be able to end up with a set of four, if not six, so that I could use it to serve carrot soup, or a nice carrot salad, or even turn it into little grass-filled, candy-laden Easter baskets to set at each place setting. Alas, I found no more.
Today, I was staring at that bowl, deciding that I was going to use it once and for all. I started thinking about possible singular uses, and I thought a nice carrot dip would do well in a bowl like this. So I started a Google search, and ended up with this recipe from Taste of Home. In reading the recipe, I thought it sounded good, but I was ready to start to season it up to make it even better. I thought perhaps a pinch of ginger, cumin, or curry, would give it that extra kick that it needed. As it turned out, it is absolutely perfect as is. In fact, I couldn’t believe how perfect. It is fresh tasting, light, flavorful, and, surprisingly, does not taste overwhelmingly of carrot at all. What it tastes like is springtime. Everyone is going to love this dip, carrot haters, and kids included.
Try it for yourself and see what I mean. My guess is that, in addition to a dip, this would make a wonderful spread on tea sandwiches. Wouldn’t that be lovely? You must make this. It is surprisingly tasty, not to mention loaded with nutritional goodness. What more could one ask? Oh, a carrot bowl in which to serve it. You can find one here.
Such was the case with his adorable little Chantal carrot bowl. I found it nearly ten years ago at Home Goods, and just had to buy it. My hope was, of course, that visiting other such places I would be able to end up with a set of four, if not six, so that I could use it to serve carrot soup, or a nice carrot salad, or even turn it into little grass-filled, candy-laden Easter baskets to set at each place setting. Alas, I found no more.
Today, I was staring at that bowl, deciding that I was going to use it once and for all. I started thinking about possible singular uses, and I thought a nice carrot dip would do well in a bowl like this. So I started a Google search, and ended up with this recipe from Taste of Home. In reading the recipe, I thought it sounded good, but I was ready to start to season it up to make it even better. I thought perhaps a pinch of ginger, cumin, or curry, would give it that extra kick that it needed. As it turned out, it is absolutely perfect as is. In fact, I couldn’t believe how perfect. It is fresh tasting, light, flavorful, and, surprisingly, does not taste overwhelmingly of carrot at all. What it tastes like is springtime. Everyone is going to love this dip, carrot haters, and kids included.
Try it for yourself and see what I mean. My guess is that, in addition to a dip, this would make a wonderful spread on tea sandwiches. Wouldn’t that be lovely? You must make this. It is surprisingly tasty, not to mention loaded with nutritional goodness. What more could one ask? Oh, a carrot bowl in which to serve it. You can find one here.
Fresh Carrot Dip
As seen on TasteofHome.com
1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 medium carrots, finely grated
3 green onions, minced
1/2 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 t. garlic salt
Freshly grown black pepper
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
Stir in the carrots, onions, Worcestershire sauce and garlic salt. Chill.
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