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Cheesy Squash Dips

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Festive Winter Dip Subs in Healthy Cooked Veggies for Cream Base

— December 9, 2015 — Lifestyle
This appetizer winter dip by Serious Eats creatively subs in unhealthy ingredients for healthier cooked seasonal veggies for an added element of creaminess and flavor. The dip contains butternut squash and cheddar cheese to create a delicious warm-served pre-meal dish that is sure to wow guests.

Squash typically finds its way into soups and roasts, but the vegetable is easily blended and makes the perfect consistency for creamy dips. The dish contains purred butternut squash topped with butter, sage, onions, garlic, sour cream, cream cheese and cheddar. The dish is then baked and served warm as an upscale and sophisticated party appetizer. The dish can be served to guests with crackers, bread or veggie slices for easy dipping.

Adapting traditional food fare with seasonal ingredients lets consumers add boldness of flavor and new textures to their favorite food staples.
Trend Themes
1. Seasonal Ingredient Swaps - These swaps offer an innovative way to add boldness of flavor and new textures to traditional food staples.
2. Healthy Vegetable-based Dips - The use of cooked seasonal veggies as a creamy base in dips offers a healthier alternative to traditional cream-based dips.
3. Upscale Party Appetizers - Reinventing classic party dips to include unexpected ingredients can elevate an ordinary appetizer into an upscale dish.
Industry Implications
1. Food & Beverage - The food industry can explore using seasonal ingredients and healthy vegetable-based dips as a way to differentiate themselves and appeal to health-conscious consumers.
2. Event Planning - Event planners and caterers can incorporate upscale party appetizers to differentiate themselves and help their clients impress their guests.
3. Cooking Accessories - The cooking accessories industry can take advantage of the popularity of healthy, vegetable-based dips by creating products that make cooking and serving them easier and more convenient.
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