Ranch!

Ranch is a HUGE favorite in this house. We go through a lot of it. When I buy it, I buy it by the gallon. We use it for everything - chicken, lasagna, veggies, fries... If you go through as much of it as we do, you may find it cheaper to just make it yourself. This is another recipe from Miserly Moms that I just thought I'd share. To be honest, it's not one I make very often. While I like it and think it does taste like Ranch, Josh is a bit pickier than I am about his Ranch (although I'm like that with my ketchup...). Anyway, here's the Ranch recipe! (Play with it a bit yourself - I think it's almost a bit too runny, but that might just be me.)

"Ranch" Salad Dressing

3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 c mayonnaise
1/2 c buttermilk (or 1/2 c milk + 1/2 tsp vinegar)
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Combine ingredients and blend well until smooth. Chill for at least 30 minutes. Tastes best if chilled overnight before serving.