from Homemade Products by Reader's Digest
Ranch Dressing Mix Classic, creamy, dreamy-this mix makes it easy to whip up some ranch dressing on demand, for tossing with salads, dipping with crudités, or soothing the fires of Buffalo wings. 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 1 tablespoon dried parsley, crumbled 2-1/2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1. In a small, airtight container, combine all the ingredients. Cover and shake vigorously to blend. 2. Store in a cool, dry, dark place for up to 1 year. Makes about 6 tablespoons Ranch Dressing To make a lower-fat version of this dressing, substitute fat-free mayonnaise for the regular mayonnaise. Buttermilk is made from skim milk, so it is already low in fat and calories. If you don't use buttermilk often, buy a box of dry buttermilk powder and simply make as much as you need when you need it. If you'd like a thicker consistency for dipping, stir the Ranch Dressing Mix into 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt. 1 container Ranch Dressing Mix 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup buttermilk In a small, nonreactive bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until the dressing has a smooth, creamy consistency. Makes about 2 cups _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
