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Boston-based burger blogger, chef, recipe developer and cookbook author Richard Chudy is one of our culinary heroes. His impressive mastery of all things fried, cheesy and dippable has expanded to his recentbook,American Burger Revival: Brazen Recipes to Electrify a Timeless Classic.Cowritten with chef-author Samuel Monsour, winner of Boston Magazine's "Best Burger" award, American Burger Revival is a collection of recipes, stories, techniques and crucial information for inspiring and building the greatest burger you could ever dream up. And now, some thoughts on dipping sauces.
Ketchup is a wonderful thing. You want a recipe? Go to the store, grab a bottle of the good stuff (Heinz, of course), open and use at will. Of course, you could make your own, and I'm certainly not going to stop you; in fact, you might be surprised how delicious and, quite frankly, different it is from the standby. But it will never taste like the bottled variety we all know and love. While the thick and vibrant red background to our dipping lives is alive and well, sometimes we need a break and to branch out. Don't worry, no one is taking away your precious ketchup, but here are five recipes for you to consider if you do in fact want to step up your french fry game.
Sriracha-Peanut Sauce
They do it in Amsterdam, and that's good enough for me. Well, maybe not the sriracha part, but we couldn't help ourselves.
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Ham and Cheese Dip
This isyour basic béchamel with the addition of ham and cheese for an addictive twist on cordon bleu. Try it with fries, of course, but don't be bashful about slathering your favorite sandwich with it, too. This will make a pretty good amount. You are welcome in advance.
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Yogurt Caesar Sauce
Aioli and mayo make for a wonderful sauce for many things, and the fry as a recipient is no exception. For a slightly different take, a simple swap of thick Greek yogurt in lieu of raw eggs adds a nice tangy change of pace.
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North African Carrot Dip
The spice will keep you coming back, and I can guarantee you'll find many uses for it. Delicious as a spread on a sandwich, as a dip for your next crudite platter, it's even delicious with eggs. If you like heat, this one is for you.
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Avocado Ranch (courtesy of American Burger Revival)
We'll lighten the mood a little with some avocado. Because french fries plus avocado equals healthy, right? I think that's how it works.
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