Hi Carol,
Are you not able to find Beau Monde? It is a mix of celery, onion and salt and will give that dip the kick it needs.

Beau Monde isn't a specialty item. I find it in the spice aisle at my local grocer. Here is a link to Spice Islands page about the spice blend. Try it!

http://www.spiceislands.com/ProductDetail.aspx?Id=97d242b5-f06d-47bf-8a03-09aca98b257c

Good luck! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

Shari