Cilantro Ranch Dressing... (Cafe Rio)

 1 Packet TRADITIONAL Hidden Valley Ranch Mix (not BUTTERMILK)

 1 C Mayonnaise

1 C Buttermilk

2 Tomatillos (remove husk)

1/2 Bunch of Fresh Cilantro

1 Clove Garlic

Juice of 1 Lime

1 Jalapeno (remove the seeds)

 

Mix all ingredients together in the blender. That’s it!  For McCall's Cheer Banquet we were assigned to bring this!  Easy and delicious...

One Pot Pasta...

2 T Olive Oil
6 Cloves Garlic (minced)
4 C Chicken Broth
2 C Half & Half
4 T Butter
*2 Cans Clams w/juice (use a little LESS chicken broth)
*1 Chicken (cooked and removed from the bones)
16 Oz Fettucine or Linguine (uncooked)
1/2 C Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
2 T Fresh Parsley (snipped)

Cook garlic in olive oil for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.  Add broth, milk, butter, *protein  and uncooked pasta.  Add salt & pepper to taste.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer stirring occasionally about 18-20 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in cheese and parsley.  If too thick add a little more half and half.

(A pinterest find that I tweaked... Yummy and Easy!  I like to add a protein.  The recipe does NOT call for one.  But I think it tastes so yummy with clam, chicken or shrimp!)