Cauliflower, celery, carrots, cauliflower stalk, and a habanero dip 💚

There's a product line in Maine sold under the Winterport Co. brand that offers these dry dip packets. I would say most are plant-based, but I can't speak to the origin of every ingredient. (Fun fact, I grew up in a neighboring town to Winterport which is not even remotely as Hallmark-Christmas-Movie-exotic as it sounds 😆).

Anyway, I only got to try those dip packets as a care package gift after I had moved, and I still enjoy them occasionally many years later. This one is habanero, but the pink peppercorns really make it pop.

I scrapped the base instructions and tried a modified @mcdougallmom ranch base this time (shocker!). Still waiting to see if it thickens up more as it chills, but the room temperature, runny version was quite pleasant. I'm very familiar with this particular dip and chill time also brings out a lot more flavor.

Base:
1 cup unsweetened soy milk
1/2 cup cashews
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Blend base ingredients 1-2 minutes in a high powered blender until creamy, then blend in dip packet on low until just mixed. Chill!

You can find the dips at newenglandcupboard.com

#plantbased #veggiesanddip #freshfood #oilfree