Inventor of Kiwi classic dip discovered after 5 decades: RNZ Checkpoint

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds protein and reduces fat while maintaining creaminess.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Avocado provides healthy fats and a unique flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Neufchâtel has lower fat content while ricotta is often less expensive.

onion soup mix

🥗Healthier: homemade onion seasoning

💰Cheaper: dried onion flakes

Homemade seasoning avoids preservatives and can be more economical.

Mix onion soup mix with reduced cream to create a dip.

Experiment with ordinary cream, but find it does not work well.

Use reduced cream instead, which results in a good taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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