07-29-2007, 04:27 PM
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Chickadee
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ranch dressing/dip
ranch dressing/dip
for those missing that hidden valley feeling. soak time 1-2 hrs
5 Minutes to Prepare
Ingredients
1-1/2 c nuts (cashew or mac or combo)
soak them for a creamier dressing (1-2 hr is fine, then drain)
3/4 - 1 c filtered water for blending
3 T lemon juice
(translates into approx 1/2 lemon)
1/3 c cider vinegar
1/3 c evoo
3 T agave ( or 3 soaked dates)
2 cloves garlic
1 t garlic pwd
3 t onion pwd
1 t dill
1 T sea salt
1/2 t basil
and to add after it's done:
1/4 c finely minced parsley
another 1/2 t dill, minced
Directions
makes 3 cups
serving size 2 T
vitamix blend all ingredients till creamy and smooth except the last 2,
then once blended, stir in the last 2 ingredients.
thickens in fridge.
thin to desired consistency if using as a dressing- or toss into wet lettuce leaves as is.
Number of Servings: 24
Last edited by snowdrop : 07-30-2007 at 11:26 AM.
Reason: clarification
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07-29-2007, 05:56 PM
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Hummingbird - Caretaker
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I tend to mostly use cashesw/macs for spreads or cheeses but not for dressings. Thanks for the idea!
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07-29-2007, 06:49 PM
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yummm must make this! thanks!
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07-29-2007, 06:53 PM
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Chickadee
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my dh cannot live w/o his creamy dressing.
i made this for him.
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07-29-2007, 07:17 PM
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Chickadee
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Snow .. thanxS!! I've looking for a recipe like this! you rawk girl!!
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07-29-2007, 07:37 PM
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aww shucks star, just tell me when you yearn for something... if i don't have the recipe already i will formulate something for you... (remember joz wanting hot dogs? she got them didn't she? challenge me, go ahead - dare u)
xoxoxo
(did i ever tell you i make my own make up out of minerals in a little coffee grinder?  i am verry resourceful)
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07-30-2007, 08:13 AM
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I made this a while ago..it is fab. I used italian seasoning tho...but SOOO good!
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07-30-2007, 09:01 AM
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I'm thinking salad for lunch. Thanks for sharing!
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07-30-2007, 09:19 AM
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Swallow
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YAY! Can't wait to try this. Thanks SD!
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07-30-2007, 09:28 AM
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Chickadee
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Carmella, Fairygirl, StarFire, Damzlfly, RawVegan4Health, Beckla;
thanks for posting comments on my recipe.
it's nice to be stroked emotionally, purr purr.
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07-30-2007, 11:55 AM
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Chickadee
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Mmmm..mmmm..mmmmm! That was really good. I added a couple drops of liquid smoke to bring just a hint of a bacon flavor. It went over real well on my salad!
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07-30-2007, 02:17 PM
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Chickadee
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liquid smoke? oh fabulous, i must try that soon!
thanks for the great tip!
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08-03-2007, 05:45 PM
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Hummingbird - Caretaker
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Oh yummmmmmmmmm!
Don made your dressing today, sd, and it is soooooooooo good!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this!
Heathy girl, this has GOT to be on your dressing list to bring to work! |
08-03-2007, 07:11 PM
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Swallow
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Ok I MUST try this SOON
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08-03-2007, 07:27 PM
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Chickadee
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i am sooooo glad you guys liked it.
thanks for letting me know.
xoxoxo
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