Christina's Ranch Dressing

adapted from Our Best Bites

1C mayonnaise
2/3 C buttermilk 

1 TBSP dried chives

2 t parsley  

1/2 t seasoned salt 

1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t onion powder

1/4 t black pepper

1/4 t dill

1/4 t dry mustard

Mix it all together and let it sit. Can use a combination of Greek yogurt or regular yogurt and mayo. Can also add canola oil to thin. 

Christina's Onion Soup Mix

from $5 Dinners

1 TBSP beef bouillon granules
3 TBSP dried onion flakes
2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper

Stir ingredients together. If beef granules are too large, simply put them in a small baggie and roll over them with a rolling pin until they resemble a fine powder. Makes equivalent of one packet... but without the yucky fillers!

Christina's Cream of Chicken Soup

Yes, as in the concentrated variety... so as to not need to buy that nasty stuff in a can ever again! I was pleasantly surprised with how easy this recipe is and it tastes great!


from Our Best Bites

1 1/2 C chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon parsley
dash of paprika
1 1/2 cups milk, divided
3/4 cup flour

In medium-sized saucepan, bring chicken broth, seasonings, and 1/2 c. of the milk to a boil. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of milk and flour.

Add to boiling mixture and continue whisking briskly until mixture boils and thickens (Side note: I used whole milk and it was instantly thick; I couldn't have had thinner soup if I wanted to! I think next time I will use whatever milk we are drinking so as to have some more control). Cook until desired consistency is reached, keeping in mind that it will continue to thicken as it stands.

Makes the equivalent of 2 cans of condensed cream of chicken soup.