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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Buttermilk Dressing

It ain't ranch dressing.

Ingredients

1 cup Buttermilk
8 ounce Sour cream
1/2 cup Cider vinegar
1 Tbsp Sugar
2 tsp Creole Seasoning
2 tsp Onion, chopped
2 tsp Garlic, minced
1 tsp Jalapeno, chopped
1 tsp Dry Mustard
1 tsp Paprika
1 1/2 cups Vegetable oil

Instructions

Salt and Black pepper to taste (probably more than you think)

Combine all the ingredients except the oil in a food processor. Slowly add the oil with the motor running. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yield: 3 cups

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