Charming the Cauldron

  Caramelized Shallot Dip with Veggies and Crostini This dip is a fancier version of the onion soup mix dip that you loved in the 80s. The caramelized shallots add a real depth of flavor and a hint of sweetness. This dip is perfect for brunches, luncheons and parties, but also works well as an appetizer for the holidays or a steak dinner. You'll love it and your guests will be impressed! What You'll Need: 6 Shallots, sliced thinly Olive Oil  2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons fresh Lemon Juice Zest of one Lemon 2 Garlic cloves - minced 8 ounce block of Cream Cheese (at room temp) 1/4 cup Sour Cream 1/2 cup Mayo Chives or Parsley for garnish Baby carrots, cucumber slices, radish slices, thin baguette What You'll Do: Let the cream cheese come to room temperature. Make the crostini -slice the baguette into thin slices (a little on the diagonal looks fancy), brush the slices on one side with olive oil and pop in the oven on broil for just a bit until they are lightly golde...