Jeffs Ranch Sauce Recipes

RANCH SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare Ranch Sauce ingredients - rough chop garlic, remove seed from jalapeno, rough chop fresh parsley and dill leaves.
• In a food processor jar, add all of the above ingredients (except milk) and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Process to make smooth paste, then add 2 tbsp milk and pulse again to adjust the consistency. (I add 2-5 tbsp to get creamy sauce which is good to dip/coat potatoes. For salad dressing consistency, add more milk).
• Taste and adjust salt. Transfer sauce to a jar or container with lid. Refrigerate until ready to use.

RUBY TUESDAY RANCH DRESSING RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse your cilantro leaves, mince, and set aside.
• Rinse your red onion, mince, and set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, buttermilk, and mayonnaise.
• Add the sugar, salt, garlic, and pepper to the mix.
• Add in the cilantro and red onion.
• Mix everything together well. Place in the fridge for at least 12 hours. (we left ours overnight.) Serve cold.

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix the mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic, dill, honey, salt, mustard and pepper in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.
• Refrigerate after use.

RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Mash the garlic and salt to a paste with the side of a chef's knife. In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup buttermilk, parsley, chives, scallion, vinegar and pepper to taste. If the sauce is very thick, thin the dressing with a couple tablespoons more of the buttermilk. Use immediately or store covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

BBQ'D CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• For the BBQ rub: Whisk together turbinado sugar, salt, granulated sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, cayenne, cumin and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• For the cauliflower: Heat a grill for cooking over high heat and line a baking sheet with a large doubled piece of heavy-duty foil.
• Place cauliflower on prepared baking sheet. Coat entire head of cauliflower in butter using a pastry brush, then sprinkle 1/4 cup of the BBQ rub on the entire surface, including the bottom. Roll the edges of the foil up to create a rim around the cauliflower, then tent with more foil. Place baking sheet on grill and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the foil lid and cook, covered, until just tender, another 25 minutes. Brush on BBQ sauce and continue to cook, covered, until nicely glazed, about 5 minutes. Cut up and serve with homemade ranch dressing, for dipping.
• Mix the mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic, dill, honey and mustard in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

GUASACACA

Steps:

• Add the cilantro, parsley, avocado flesh, lime zest and juice, garlic, jalapeno, onion and bell pepper to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 4 or 5 times until finely chopped. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil and process until completely smooth. Adjust the consistency with up to 4 tablespoons water if needed. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately. A perfect addition to a beautifully seared hanger steak.

LOUISIANA HOT SAUCE CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH CAJUN RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, hot sauce, honey, cumin, garlic, lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the chicken into a re-sealable bag and pour the buttermilk marinade over. Marinate in the fridge, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until cooked through and 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Place the cheese on the bottom of each roll, then top with 2 chicken thighs, lettuce and a dollop of Cajun Ranch Dressing.
• In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, hot sauce, lemon juice, blackening seasoning, mustard, salt and cayenne. Fold in the scallions, celery, red peppers and garlic with the mayonnaise mixture.

SMOKY BBQ RANCH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, dill, BBQ spice rub, granulated garlic and honey. Whisk to combine and serve cold with your favorite dippers.

HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise and buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. Add parsley, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, dill, and pepper; whisk until blended together. Place in the refrigerator until flavors have melded, about 20 minutes.

RANCH DRESSING II

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.