Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix

images and recipe from here

I recently needed  a ranch dressing mix for a recipe,
and didn't have one un hand.

The Internet came through with this recipe that worked well.

I'm posting for future reference.
You can mix this with kefir instead of buttermilk.

Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix

1/3 c. dry buttermilk (**see note below**)
2 T. dried parsley
1 1/2 t. dried dill weed
2 t. garlic powder
2 t. onion powder
2 t. dried onion flakes
1 t. ground black pepper
1 t. dried chives
1 t. salt

Whisk all ingredients together until blended. If you want a more finely-ground seasoning mix, you can pulse the mixture in a food processor until it reaches your desired consistency.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

*3 T. of this mix = 1 packet of the store-bought seasoning mix

**TO MAKE RANCH DRESSING:

Combine 1 T. seasoning mix with 1/3 c. mayo and 1/3 c. milk, and whisk to combine. You can also substitute Greek yogurt for the mayo.


**You can omit the buttermilk powder if you would like to use fresh buttermilk, or if you would just like the straight spices for the seasoning mix.**

Crispy Cauliflower Cheese Bites

image and recipe from here

We tried these tonight, and thought they were good!
They didn't get as crispy as I thought they would, though.
Maybe next time I'll try lightly oiling the pan as suggested,
instead of just using cooking spray. 
Also maybe try with the silicone mini-muffin pan we have.
Definitely another tasty way to have cauliflower!

Crispy Cauliflower Cheese Bites

Half a cauliflower head

125g (about 4.5 oz.) cheddar

1 t. freshly cracked black pepper

1 free range egg

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Roughly chop the cauliflower and add into a food processor to chop it into a finer crumb. If you don’t have a food processor, don’t worry – you can chop it by hand, it just takes a little longer.

Grate the cheese and add it to a large mixing bowl with the cauliflower, egg and black pepper. Mix everything well until it starts to feel a little more like a mixture.

Lightly grease a muffin tray with some vegetable oil and spoon in around 1 and a half T. of the mixture into each hole. Add the tray into the oven and cook for 15 minutes.

Makes 12