Yes, buttermilk can be used for dips! Who knew? Try this extra creamy onion dip today. 

Ingredients

• 1 shallot
• 1 leek
• 2 scallions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
•  Salt
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for serving
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• Ground black pepper

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Whats the secret ingredient to your breakfast? Ours is buttermilk. Try these delicious buttermilk waffles to get a great start to your day. 

Ingredients

• 1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup whole milk
• ⅔ cup virgin coconut oil, melted
• ¼ cup sugar
• Nonstick cooking oil spray
• Unsalted butter and maple syrup (optional) 

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Mashed potatoes are a classic — but have you ever tried them with buttermilk? It will give your recipe a fuller flavour that's also richer and creamier. 

Ingredients

• 4 pounds russet potatoes
• Salt
• 1 ½ cups buttermilk
• 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, diced
• Freshly ground black pepper

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This fun breakfast recipe will soon be your go-to once you try it. 

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons pure cane sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed finely grated peeled carrots
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, optional
• ¼ cup finely chopped toasted pecans or walnuts, optional, plus more for garnish
• Cooking spray or melted butter

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The love for fried chicken is universal. Level it up even more with a cup (or more!) of buttermilk for added flavour and crunch. 

Ingredients 

• 1 chicken, approximately 3 to 3 1/2 pounds, cut into 10 pieces (or use a mix of thighs and drumsticks)
• 3 to 4 cups buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt, more as needed
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, more as needed
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups peanut oil, lard or a neutral oil like canola, more as needed

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