Homemade Ranch Dressing

What a week we had here on the farm! I was SO very glad for today, for the rest, and for the release of stress that has plagued me all week. When you have a mischeivous teenager, a new pup, bills piling up, and run a farm, Sunday is the best day of the week!!

Today I did manage to make some homemade ranch dressing, and made enough to split with the neighbors in the process. I didn't take pictures this time, but will do a tutorial soon. I make a base of homemade mayonnaise, then add the right spices and seasoning to make it ranch dressing, and wow is it good! Without the homemade mayonnaise base it is really a very simple recipe. It is better and cost less than what you get in the store. So, here it is if you'd like to give it a try....

Homemade Ranch Dressing
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 tablespoon minced onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

You simply incorporate all ingredients well and let chill for a bit before using. This allows all the flavors to blend and the final product is wonderful! If you start making this, you'll never want to buy storebought again! I began making this several years ago, when we found out my youngest daughter has an MSG intolerance and we couldn't find a brand she could safely consume. We have never even looked back! I hope your family enjoys it as much as we do!