23903 ranch mashed make ahead Recipes

potatoes, ranch dip mix, sour cream, milk, butter, bacon, diced or 2 tbsp bacon bits (optional)

potatoes, peeled, cubed, ranch dressing mix, sour cream, milk, butter, softened, cooked bacon , crisp, shredded onion

baby potatoes, bottled ranch dressing, garlic salt, minced garlic, sour cream, milk, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, fresh ground pepper, chopper green onions, parsley flakes, parmesan cheese

make and maintain your own sourdough starter, need a volume of at least 1 and 1/3 cups., there are several ingredient combinations for making wild, yeast sourdough, is to grate a raw potato. then add enough water to cover, enough flour to make a thin batter of about a cup and a, third in volume ., method is to use water that you ve boiled potatoes, in instead of the grated potato and water combination., you can also use flour , sugar and water. use 1 cup of, flour , a tbsp of sugar and enough water to make a, pancake consistency batter ., yet another is to simply mix together equal amounts of water, flour (whole wheat is best for this)., anything that provides food for the yeast and a good growing, environment will work. yeast needs sugar or carbohydrates, which it converts to sugar), and clear liquid., make your choice based on what you have handy and just because, what you d like to try. don tsp worry about whether or, not 1 set of ingredients will work better than another, because the chances are that they will all be equally, efficient in attracting wild (sour) yeast. there is no exact, recipe because there are so many other variables in each house, that will invite or dissuade wild yeasts from entering the, mixture. if at first you don tsp succeed, try, try again . the, most important thing is the method ., when you have decided on the ingredients you want , put them in, a glass container that will hold at least three times the, volume of the ingredients. mix lightly with a wooden or, plastic spoon as some metals will react to it. the working of, starter will mix itself ., leave the mixture undisturbed and loosely covered with a cloth, perforated plastic (to allow gases to escape) at warm room, temperature until it begins to froth or work and expand., this is a sign that wild yeasts have made themselves at home, what you re after. the new starter will rise up in, then fall again. when it has , it s ready for, use. (note: it will smell sour !), when you use it , always leave some in the container and add, flour and water back to equal what you ve taken out. most, recipes call for a cup of starter, so replace it with a half, flour and a half-cup of water and set it in a warm, place to work again ., you will probably see a liquid covering the top at 1 time or, this is called hooch , and it s exactly what it, sounds like , but don tsp drink it! actually, it s harmless, so, stir it back into the starter if the starter is thick, or if, either way ., keep sourdough in the refrigerator unless you use it at least, every third day. if you use it that often , you can leave it on, counter or any place where it s safe. if you can tsp, refrigerate it , you can keep it fresh by throwing out a cup of, it every second or third day and then replenish with flour and, water. wait until it works again before counting days ., a properly cared for starter can live indefinitely, but if you, leave it out without using it for too long, the yeast can, literally suffocate in its own waste products. if the starter, looks off color (grayish is normal) or turns pink, toss it and, start fresh ., what can you make with sourdough besides the traditional, bread , you can make biscuits, pancakes, pretzels, bagels, muffins , cornbread and even cookies! once you re comfortable, using it , you can experiment with your favorite yeast or, baking powder recipes. simply put , you substitute sourdough

ranch dressing mix, dried dill weed, vegetable oil, lemon pepper (optional), garlic powder (optional), oyster crackers

ranch-style beans, chopped onion, chopped fresh tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, catalina salad dressing, crumbled corn chips, cilantro

ranch dressing, reduced-fat sour cream, taco seasoning mix, divided, mild chunky salsa, shredded rotisserie chicken, corn tortillas, shredded lettuce, tomato, chopped, green onions, sliced, sliced black olives, avocado - peeled, pitted and diced (optional), shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

ranch dip mix, sour cream, thick & chunky salsa, chopped fresh tomatoes and diced green chili (optional)

ranch dressing (dry powder ), vegetable oil, lemon pepper, garlic powder, dill weed, bavarian pretzels or 2 lbs sourdough hard pretzels (the big fat ones)

ranch dressing mix, italian breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, butter, melted, boneless skinless chicken breast halves

ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, sour cream, sweet pickle relish

ranch dressing, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, french bread , do not use sourdough (1bls)

ground beef (comes in this quantity at most wholesale clubs), onions, chopped, catsup, mustard, wine vinegar, salt, worcestershire sauce, frozen green beans, frozen corn, potatoes, cooked and mashed according to preferred method, try crockpot recipe suggested in notes above

instant mashed potatoes, water, butter or 3/4 cup oleo, garlic powder, onion powder, milk, cream cheese, softened, sour cream, paprika, chives (optional)

ranch dressing, softened cream cheese, tomato paste, chopped cooked chicken, pizza crusts (you can use pre-baked or make your own ), roasted red pepper, strips (rinsed and drained ), sliced ripe olives (drained ), chopped green onion, shredded mozzarella cheese

mashed potatoes, shallot, finely chopped, chopped chives, hidden valley original ranch dressing mix (dry powder ), bacon , cooked crisp and chopped, grated parmesan cheese, greek yogurt, tabasco sauce, eggs, flour, oil (for frying ), greek yogurt, dry ranch dressing mix, chopped chives

ranch steak, sliced thin (carne asada meat works well), carrot, sweet onion, sliced in rings, red potatoes, whole, ranch dressing mix, steak sauce, water

ranch-tastic butternut fries with bacon, recipe): 235 calories, 5.5g fat , 880mg sodium, 39g carbs, 5.5g fiber, 10g sugars, 8.5g protein -- points value 4, salty taste of bacon , the natural sweetness of squash, the cool-yet-zesty taste of ranch -- yup, this recipe has it all, recipe from hungrygirl.com - love her! she does makeover meals to make them healthier to eat, fat-free sour cream, dry ranch dressing/dip mix, butternut squash (about 2 lb -- large enough to yield 20 oz. once peeled & sliced), coarse salt, turkey bacon, topping: chopped scallions