Who doesn’t love ranch!? This homemade jalapeño ranch dressing is to die for – literally! We made it to use on top of Hawaiian chicken tacos (also yum, here’s that recipe) but it could be used to on top of roasted veggies, grilled kabobs, a salad, anything really! What you need What to do Throw everything into your blender and bam, it’s that easy – simply the best!
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These tangy, herb-infused pickled onions are the perfect addition to salads, tacos, sandwiches, bowls, and more. We just love how the sweetness comes out the longer they soak! What you need: What to do: Thinly slice the red onions and place them in a large mason jar. Add herbs into the jar. In a separate bowl, combine the filtered water, white wine (or vinegar mixture), and sweetener. Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved. Pour the liquid over the onions in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the jar and let it sit at room temperature for at
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This is such a staple sauce to have in your house! It is amazing to drizzle over salads, grilled sesame chicken, Asian pasta, roasted veggies, and more! What you need: What to do: Put all the ingredients together in your food processor or blender. Process until completely smooth and scrape down the sides if necessary. This can be refrigerated for up to 1 week in an air-tight container!
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What you need: What to do: In a bowl, combine the sour cream, ¼ cup buttermilk, mayonnaise, fresh herbs, garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, salt, and about 5 twists of black pepper. Whisk to combine. Taste, and add up to ¼ cup more buttermilk if you desire a thinner, more drizzly consistency. Add up to 1 teaspoon more lemon juice if you would like more zing, and/or more pepper to kick it up a notch. This dressing tastes great immediately and even better after a 10-minute rest. Use as desired, and store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for 5 to 7 days.
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Homemade butter is something that can be easily made from home and once we started we haven’t gone back! It is unbelievably easy to make and we’ve had such a fun time making different kinds – from whipped honey to garlic chive, the options are endless! We also love what comes with it… homemade buttermilk! Buttermilk is a great source of protein, it can be added to chicken dishes, pancakes, and more! We do suggest that if you are making a flavored butter that you wait to put in the seasonings until after separating the buttermilk from the butter. This
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Kale, garlic, and lemon pair so well together in this nutrient-packed delicious salad! Adding quinoa provides an extra source of fiber and protein. Feel free to add whatever vegetables you have on hand when you try this. This has become a favorite hearty salad to pack for lunches! We made it this weekend with peppers, pecans, petite peas, and some parmesan cheese. Feel free to add chicken, shrimp, or other proteins too! What you need: ½ cup quinoa, dry 1 cup water 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp salt 1 tsp pepper ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 clove minced
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