MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.04
 
      Title: The Famous Lipton California Dip
 Categories: Polkadot, Lisa, Dips, Yummy
      Yield: 2 Cups
 
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      1 pk Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion
           -Soup Mix
     16 oz Sour cream

MMMMM---------------------SEAFOOD VARIATION--------------------------
      1 c  Finely chopped cooked clams,
           -crabmeat, or shrimp
    1/4 c  Chili sauce
      1 tb Horseradish

MMMMM----------------------BACON VARIATION---------------------------
    1/3 c  Crumbled cooked bacon OR
    1/3 c  Bacon bits

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    1/4 lb Blue cheese
    1/4 c  Finely chopped walnuts
 
  In a small bowl, blend all ingredients; chill at least 2 hours.
  
  For a creamier dip, add more sour cream.
  
  Variations:

  * add 1 jar (7 oz) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped.
  * cayenne
  * diced green chile peppers
  * hot sauce
  * red pepper flakes
  * tabasco
  * coriander or celery seed
  * garlic powder
  * horseradish
  * mustard
  * parsley
  * sliced black olives
  * sliced green onion
  * fresh chives
  * white pepper
  * Worchestershire sauce

  Source: Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix box,
  Entered in Meal Master format by Lisa Clarke for Christmas Eve 1995
  
  Notes from the Chef:
  "Here is a recipe for onion dip - I made the bacon variety tonight,
  and it tasted yummy when I tested it." - Lisa
  
  From: Lisa
  Date: 12-31-95 (17:36)
  The Polka Dot Cottage, a BBS with a taste of home.  1-201-822-3627.
 
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