Description
A collection of delicious recipes including a creamy homemade Ranch Dressing, flavorful Buffalo Cauliflower Wraps, rich Slow Cooker Tomato Soup, and savory Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles. Each recipe offers easy-to-follow steps to create fresh, satisfying meals perfect for everyday dining or impressing guests.
Ingredients
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Best Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar (optional)
Buffalo Cauliflower Wraps
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 soft tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado or 1/3 cup vegan ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Optional: sliced cucumber, shredded lettuce, pickled onions, or slaw
Slow Cooker Tomato Soup
- 2 cans (28 oz each) San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles
- 1 lb sirloin steak
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make Ranch Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth. Add parsley, dill, chives, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then stir well. Adjust thickness with more buttermilk if desired and add lemon juice or vinegar for brightness. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Stir before serving. Use as a dip, dressing, or sandwich spread.
- Prepare Buffalo Cauliflower: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss cauliflower florets in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Remove from oven and toss with buffalo sauce until well-coated.
- Assemble Wraps: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15–30 seconds on each side. Spread avocado or vegan ranch dressing down the center of each tortilla. Top with buffalo cauliflower, cilantro, and optional toppings like cucumber or slaw. Fold sides in and roll tightly. Slice in half and serve immediately.
- Make Slow Cooker Tomato Soup: Chop onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; optionally sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for deeper flavor. Add canned tomatoes with juices, chopped vegetables, basil, sugar, broth, salt, and pepper to crockpot and stir well. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until vegetables are tender and flavors are combined. Blend soup with immersion blender or in batches in a blender until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and warm through for 10–15 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot garnished with fresh basil and a swirl of cream or olive oil.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Season steak with salt and pepper. Cook rotini pasta until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear steak 3–4 minutes per side. Remove steak and let rest. Lower heat to medium, add butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, simmer until sauce thickens. Toss pasta in the sauce, loosening with reserved pasta water if needed. Slice steak against the grain and serve over pasta, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For Ranch Dressing, chilling enhances flavor and thickens the dressing.
- Ensure cauliflower is spread evenly on the baking sheet for crispy roasting.
- Use ripe avocado or vegan ranch dressing as a creamy base for wraps.
- Sautéing onions and garlic before slow cooking tomato soup adds depth but is optional.
- Rest steak after searing to retain juices and improve tenderness.
- Reserve pasta water when cooking pasta to adjust sauce consistency.
- Adjust seasoning to taste in all recipes for best flavor results.
