Description

Ranch dressing and dip is always good, but it can be even better if you make it yourself. Serve it on a salad or as a dip for your favorite vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1-2 garlic cloves
• salt, to taste
• 1/4 c. freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
• 2 T. freshly chopped chives
• 1 c. real mayonnaise
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• buttermilk, as needed for desired consistency
• white vinegar, to taste, optional
• Worcestershire sauce, to taste, optional
• fresh chopped dill, to taste, optional
• cayenne pepper, to taste, optional
• paprika, to taste, optional
• freshly chopped oregano, to taste, optional
• Tabasco sauce, to taste, optional

Steps

1. Mince garlic with a knife; sprinkle on about 1/8 - 1/4 t. salt; mash into a paste with a fork.
2. Finely chop parsley, chives, dill and oregano; add to the garlic.
3. In a bowl, combine all ingredients, adding optional ingredients as desired, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings, as desired. Chill for several hours before serving. Thin with a little milk or buttermilk, if necessary.