Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing and a Whisk in the Cruet
I've broken a slew of attractive looking dressing cruets in the last few years. It feels like I'm on a never-ending search for a sturdy alternative to replace the trusty, but slightly leaky jam jar that currently serves as my dressing emulsifier. When Kuhn Rikon introduced the Vase Whisk this summer, I was intrigued. Including the whisk in the cruet is a definite improvement, but how would it actually work, I wondered. This weekend, I had the pleasure to test it out.
I tried a basic oil and vinegar dressing first and was delighted by the helpful measuring lines on the glass. After a satisfying shake, the dressing was perfectly emulsified and poured unhindered out of the spout.
To test the obvious virtues further, I decided to try a creamy dressing. Luckily, the package included a few dressing recipes and a tasty looking Buttermilk Ranch Dressing struck my fancy. After measuring the liquid ingredients, I added the freshly chopped herbs. I found the mouth of the "vase" to be a tad narrow for some roughly chopped herbs and so it was a bit messier than I would like. However, the dressing turned out beautifully and it stored well in the refrigerator all weekend. Because the recipe was so good, I'm including it here.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsely
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl or Kuhn Rikon Vase Whisk, whisk together all ingredients to taste.
2. Store in refrigerator for up to one week.
camera case on September 21, 2009 at 09:01 PM
Hey Flaures......
These article is valuable for me.As i get to add one more type of utensil in my kitchen.The idea of whisk is amazing and It found to me more roughly choped herbs.I appreciate the recipe for salad.Its great one.
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cheap holidays to Greece on October 10, 2009 at 04:02 AM
The idea of whisk is amazing and It found to me more roughly choped herbs.I appreciate the recipe for salad.Its great one.