Crispy Fried Jalapeno Honey Dills with Original Blue Dip

Ingredients

• 1 jar The Real Dill Jalapeño Honey Dills, drained
• 2 cups oil for frying (canola or rice bran)
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 2 cups panko
• Point Reyes Original Blue Dip (see recipe)
• 1 cup crumbled Point Reyes Original Blue (about 4 oz.)
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• pepper, to taste
• minced chives and parsley, for garnish