Written by Now everyone knows that you can purchase a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, mix it with sour cream and or plain yogurt and “POOF’ you have ranch dip.
If you would like to re-create this taste with home-made goodness, read on. Its really worth the bit of effort.
4 saltine crackers
2/3 C cottage cheese
4 oz cream cheese, softened
.5 Tbsp fresh dill weed or 1/2 tsp dry
1 Tbsp fresh green onions, fine chop – about one onion
1 Tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp savory
1/8 tsp thyme, powdered
1 tsp Natures Seasonings (seasoned salt)
1 tsp parsley, dried
couple of turns of fresh pepper
up to 1/2 C of half and half or milk to thin
Smash crackers and add all ingredients to an immersion blender and mix well. If the mix is too thick, thin with a bit of milk or half and half. Cover and refrigerate. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. This makes just over a cup.
As for your veggie platter, besides the standard carrot, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, try adding some;
snap peas
red pepper slices
grape tomatoes
cucumber or jicama slices
baby green beans or
radishes, halved
zuchinni slices for additional color, texture and taste.
