Buttermilk Ranch

It seems when I make a recipe that calls for buttermilk I use about a cup or so and the rest sits in the fridge until it goes bad. I really hate when that happens, and it shouldn't, we should know what to do with left over buttermilk. There are actually a lot of wonderfully delicious recipes you can make with buttermilk, pancakes, biscuits, mashed potatoes, and ranch dressing.

Take a look at the ingredients of the ranch dressing on the door of your refrigerator, that has undoubtedly been there at least a month or so. I was surprised when I did, well not really.

This is Martha Stewart's buttermilk ranch dressing recipe, it only has a few ingredients and they are all ones you can pronounce. This will only last about a week in your refrigerator. But that also lets you know it is meant to be a treat, not an everyday condiment.

3/4 C. Buttermilk

1/2 C. real Mayonnaise

1/4 C. finely chopped Shallot

2 T. fresh Chives

1T. freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 t. Salt

1/4 t. Pepper

1/4 t. Celery Salt

Whisk all ingredients together and enjoy.

Make the salad or vegetable tray you take to your next gathering extra special.