1 garlic clove
2 T sweet red pepper, finely minced
2 green onions, minced
1/4 c red onion, finely grated
2 T fresh parsley, minced
1 T fresh chives, minced
two dashes tabasco sauce or to taste
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 c sour cream or creme fraiche
1/2 c buttermilk
Make a paste of the garlic by mincing it, sprinkling it with salt, and mashing it with a fork to form a paste. Combine the paste with the vegetables and herbs. Whisk in mayonnaise and sour cream; thin with the buttermilk until the dressing is the desired consistency. Makes 2-1/2 c dressing.
ranch dessing from homemade mix
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried chives
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp thyme
1 c mayonnaise
1 c buttermilk
Whisk to combine. Makes 1 pint.