Ranch Dressing

Ranch Dressing

Modified from this recipe

1 C. mayonnaise

1/2 C. sour cream

1/2 tsp. dried chives

1/2 tsp. dried parsley

1/3 tsp. dried dill

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/8 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

1/4 C. + of milk

1. Whisk together all the ingredients, except for the half & half.  Slowly add in the milk until the dressing has reached your desired consistency.  Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Comments:

 I can't say this is the perfect ranch, but it's pretty darn good for things I usually have in the house to mix up, and it is definitely better than the bottled, store bought kind!

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes & Carrots

Modified from this recipe

4 C. cubed potatoes (approx. 3/4 inch)

1-2 C. cubed carrots

3 Tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. paprika

4 Tbls. freshley grated parmesan

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  You can also spray with cooking spray if you would like to help to keep it from sticking.

3. Combine all ingredients in a bag and shake until potatoes and carrots are coated. 

4. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then toss with tongs.  Return to oven for another 10 minutes before tossing again.  Repeat until they are golden and crispy. Total cooking time is usually about 40-55 minutes.

5. Dust with a little extra parmesan cheese and serve.

Comments:

The original recipe is pretty good, but I added carrots so I can cook my veggie at the same time and it tastes great.  I also adjusted a few of the seasonings, but that's just personal preference.  The first time I made them in a baking dish as the original recipe suggested and it took way to long to brown, so I adjusted the instructions for a method that has cooked much faster for us.  The good news was that the first batch took so long to cook that the kids had already eaten their dinner and moved on, so we ate them all ourselves and Mike kept mentioning that he wished we had more for the next couple of days.