Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2009

Very good ranch dressing. Using other reviewer's tips, I used 1/2 c. mayo, 1/2 c. sour cream, & 1/2 c. buttermilk. Perfect consistency.

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Susan

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Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2009

I prepared this with the dried herbs as listed using lowfat mayo and nonfat sour cream. After letting it sit for a few hours I did a taste test and choose to up the pepper, chives and dill based on personal tastes. This one will be a keeper for my family, it's great!

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MRSKWRIGHT

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Boring, Oregon, USA

Living In: Bend, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2009

Made it just as listed and also with fresh herbs. Both great. I've also made it with light sour cream and less mayo. Still good. I've also made it with 1/3 mayo, 1/3 light sour cream, and 1/3 plain yogurt. Still good but you just can't beat the full fat! This is the best ranch I have ever had. It is a summer time staple in our house.

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honase

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Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2009

I served this at a party and everyone was wowed- now I can't justify spending money on commercially produced Ranch dressing when I have all the ingredients to make it right in my kitchen. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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Aviatrix in the Kitchen

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Chugiak, Alaska, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2009

This is the closest to a recipe at a local restaurant I have been trying to copy. I have tweaked it a bit and I use 1/2 C Sour Cream, 1/2 C half and half (OR Buttermilk depending which I have available) and 1/2 C sour cream. I upped the salt and pepper to 1/2 t also to give it more of a salt/peppery flavor. It is WONDERFUL!!!!

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Patty

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Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2009

This is a great recipe. Very easy and nothing artificial. I use 1/2 cup mayo, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, and 1/2 cup sour cream to lower the fat content and it turned out really well. I make it all of the time.

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TKF60

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2009

I use buttermilk instead of sour cream and use fresh parsley and chives from my garden, a dill seasoning blend instead of dill, garlic and onion powder because the blend has all three. My husband was never a big ranch dressing fan until I started making this recipe. I've used it on salads and as the "sauce" for pasta salad with fresh cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Delicious!

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Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2009

I only put in about 2 tbs. mayonaisse and about 1-2 cups sour cream (depending on how much I need) as well as about 3 tbs buttermilk powder, then season to taste. It is absolutely delicious! The only ranch I eat anymore and I use it all the time!

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Strawberry

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Sedona, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2009

We make this all the time in the place of store bought ranch. You can't go wrong with the way it is written, but it's also fun to tweak it depending on your preference. I've also used this recipe when things call for dry ranch mix. I just take out all the liquids and use the called for seasoning. It's much better without all those nasty preservatives!

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2009

Flavour is good but I found it a little to heavy in texture. Still a thumbs up. : )

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Sharon

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2009

Wow! This recipe already has soooo many great reviews but I still wanted to add mine. This recipe is incredible. Unlike other recipes I have tried this one is really thick and creamy like store bought ranch dressing. I did ADD about 3 Tablespoons of dried buttermilk because so many other recipes called for it.

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sulli3

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2009

Excellent dressing/dip. I used almond milk with lemon juice as a subsitute for buttermilk. The consistancy if perfect as dressing or dip.

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Pixie

Home Town: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2009

I made this for my son with lots of food allergies (no gluten, dairy or soy). Made homemade mayo and substituted 2T rice milk for the sour cream. He loved it - great blend of flavors. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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Cindy C.

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Home Town: Edmond, Oklahoma, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2009

Very tasty! Way better than bottled stuff or the kind ya make with the packet.

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ladybuggs5224

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Living In: Pueblo, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2009

We make this all the time - or I should say my 9 year old does! He's an addict - but the rest of us love it too!

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2009

I think this is a very tasty recipe, you may have to adjust it for a dip or dressing, but overall I can't find ranch in Japan and this recipe is a wonderful addition with the current ingredients! Try it with cream cheese for a different spin!

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Lucky

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2009

I'm glad I "listened" to the reviews that stated to use the buttermilk if you want this for a dressing. Thanks to Melissa I did and it's still very rich and thick but suitable as a dressing. I used low fat mayo and low fat buttermilk and I still absolutely love this dressing. The seasoning is perfect for me. Just remember if you want a dip the sour cream will be ok I'm sure - I even had to add a bit more buttermilk to get the right consistency. I do think there should be a better description of the use of sour cream vs. buttermilk - only reason I did not give this a 5 also.

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Patti

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Home Town: Tacoma, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2009

I would give it 5 stars if it would have told me to buy buttermilk. The flavor was great but it was more for a dip like others have said (I try to follow the instruction, but now I know maybe I should listen). I will for sure make it again, but if it's for a salad then FOR SURE buttermilk for the actual dressing consistency

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melissa

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Home Town: Sacramento, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2009

I used 1/2 c sour cream, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and 1/2 cup mayo, and a bit more dill than it called for, and it was a lovely, fresh alternative to bottled dressing. Thanks!

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