Thursday, January 8, 2009

"Cafe Rio" Tomatillo Dressing

I've seen numerous knock off recipes for this using store bought ranch dressing. I tried it and wasn't a fan. I decided to substitute my Mother's homemade ranch in place of the store bought and loved the result. I hope you do too.
INGREDIENTS:
1 jalapeno pepper-keep the seeds if you like it spicy (or 1/8- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper)
2 medium tomatillo's, husked and cut into bite size pieces
1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro
juice from one lime
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp onion salt
1/2 tsp accent
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

1 cup mayo (Best Food's brand)

DIRECTIONS:
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender except the mayo. Blend until just combined.
  2. Pour into a large bowl or pitcher. Using a wire whisk, stir in the mayo until smooth.
  3. Enjoy!

1 comment:

michelle said...

Cheree.....
This recipe is absolutely brilliant. It is hands-down the BEST mexican dressing I have ever had. BETTER than Bajio, or Cafe Rio. That's right, I said it. BETTER THAN CAFE RIO. Making it with Mom's Ranch Dressing was a stroke of pure genius! Thank you!
Love,
Michelle