Ranch Dressing

This is my go-to ranch recipe!!  I make this regularly instead of buying ranch.  Wait for the mayo to go on sale and stock up!

1 c. mayo (no subs)
2/3 c. buttermilk**
1/4 tsp. white vinegar
1 tsp. parsley
1/8 tsp. dill
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. dride chives
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
1/8 tsp. dry mustard

Whisk together everything and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before using.  (I don't always follow that last part...)

**If you are like me and NEVER have buttermilk hanging around, put 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar in 2/3 c. milk and wait 10 min.  It's basically all I do anymore.  p.s. If you don't leave it long enough, you will get sweet ranch.

Asian Noodle Salad

Asian Noodle Salad

Prep Time:

30 Minutes

Cook Time:

10 Minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

• SALAD INGREDIENTS:
• 1 package Linguine Noodles, Cooked, Rinsed, And Cooled
• 1/2 head Sliced Napa Cabbage, Or More To Taste
• 1/2 head Sliced Purple Cabbage, Or More To Taste
• 1/2 bag Baby Spinach, Or More To Taste
• 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
• 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
• 1 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced
• 1 bag Bean Sprouts (also Called Mung Bean Sprouts)
• Chopped Cilantro, Up To 1 Bunch, To Taste
• 3 whole Scallions, Sliced
• 3 whole Cucumbers Peeled And Sliced
• 1 can (about 10 Oz.) Whole Cashews, Lightly Toasted In Skillet
• _____
• FOR THE DRESSING:
• 1 whole Lime, Juiced
• 8 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 8 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons (up To 3 Tablespoons) Sesame Oil
• 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
• 3 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 2 whole Hot Peppers Or Jalapenos, Chopped
• Chopped Cilantro

Preparation Instructions

Mix salad ingredients together. Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Mix with tongs or hands and serve on a platter.
Note: dressing keeps for up to three days before serving, without cilantro.

The original recipe is found here

Lime Jello

Dissolve:
1 small pkg lime jello
1 cup boiling water

Add:
1 pint vanilla ice cream and stir until dissolved

Add:
1 small can crushed pineapple (drained)
1 cup grated cheese
1/4 cup walnuts

Mix all ingredients together and chill

Cranberry Jello

Dissolve:                                                                                                                                                       2 small pkg cherry jello
1 1/2 cups boiling water

Put in blender and mix:
1 cup cranberries
1 cup cold water
1 cup sugar
1 can crushed pineapple
1 cup orange juice

Combine all ingredients.  Pour in 8x10 cake pan.  Put in fridge. to set.