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Ranch Seasoning
An easy, homemade ranch seasoning.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp chives, dried
- 4 tbsp parsley, dried
- 2 tbsp onion flakes, dried
- 2 tbsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into a jar and shake well.
- Shake well before use.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
20Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 3Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 476mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Please note, this nutrition information is to be used as a guide only. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
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Homemade Ranch Seasoning Recipe
Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Ranch seasoning might be one of the greatest flavour inventions to ever come out of America. And I’m not just saying that because it goes with everything from spicy chicken wings to sweet potato fries to chicken pakora (yes, really). The first time I made this Homemade Ranch Seasoning, I felt like I’d levelled up. It was punchy and fresh, with all those tangy, herby notes you want from a ranch blend. Honestly, since I started making this mix, I’ve never looked back. It lives in a jar in my pantry, and I’m surprised at how often I reach for it.
This mix is one of those pantry staples that makes everything easier. I sprinkle it over wedges, mix it into sour cream, add it to pasta bakes or use it to dress up a midweek chicken dinner. It’s got that sweet-salty tang that makes everything taste like a treat. And the best part? It takes all of two minutes to throw together. I just measure, shake, and stash it on the shelf – no mess, no fuss, and no dodgy numbers or additives I can’t pronounce.
Having a good seasoning mix on hand is a lifesaver, especially when you live with a man who thinks dishwashing is a spectator sport. We haven’t even hit six months of marriage and he’s already telling people he does all the housework. The look our friends gave him? Gold. They’ve been here. They’ve seen the truth. But I digress. Back to my beautiful, dependable, never-backchatting ranch.
Everyday Uses for Ranch
You don’t need to be American to understand the hold Ranch has on the human race. It’s the holy grail of sauces when it comes to ribs, wedges, or anything deep-fried and delicious. And when the seasoning is already made, turning it into a dip or dressing is just too easy. No more half-used bottles cluttering the fridge door. No more wondering if that bottle of ranch expired last year or the year before.
One of my favourite ways to use this is with roast vegetables. A little drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of ranch seasoning before they hit the oven? Absolutely divine. I’ve also been known to add it to mashed potatoes, which, I admit, might sound strange, but it works. The chives and parsley really sing with all that buttery goodness. And don’t get me started on what it does to popcorn.
It’s also a bit of a magic wand for leftovers. That macaroni cheese I made too much of? A sprinkle of ranch brings it back to life. Roasted chicken that was a day past its prime? Ranch. Honestly, just ranch everything. It became my go-to kitchen cheat when I wanted food to taste good without putting in too much effort.
Why Homemade Just Makes Sense
When you make your own spice blends, you control everything. No weird preservatives, and no sneaky sugars or fillers – just herbs and spices you know and love. And with Homemade Ranch Seasoning, you don’t lose out on flavour. You gain it. I like knowing exactly what is going into my food, and this mix gives me all the goodness with none of the question marks.
It’s also cost-effective. The herbs and spices used here are staples I always have on hand, and when you make your own, you’re not paying for branding or fancy packaging. Just good food, ready when you need it. Plus, it feels a little bit smug to whip up a dip or dressing and say, “Oh this? It’s just my own ranch blend.” Never gets old.
And for the organised souls out there, you’ll love this: it stores beautifully. I pop it in an airtight jar, label it if I’m that way inclined, and it’s ready to go. I keep mine on a shelf next to my other favourite blends and top it up whenever it gets low. The ratios are easy to remember, so once you’ve made it a few times, you won’t even need the recipe.
Ingredients Breakdown
Chives are the key to this blend – dried chives add a subtle oniony sweetness that rounds everything out. They give the seasoning a lovely green fleck and pair beautifully with creamy bases like mayo or sour cream. I always made sure I had a stash of these in the pantry.
Parsley brings freshness to the mix. It cuts through the saltiness and ties all the other flavours together. Even when dried, parsley holds onto that grassy brightness that makes ranch sing. It also adds bulk to the mix, which helps it coat food more evenly when you’re using it as a dry rub or seasoning sprinkle.
Onion flakes and garlic salt are the heavy lifters here. They give ranch its depth and savoury punch. The garlic salt brings both flavour and seasoning in one go, while the onion flakes add texture and a satisfying umami hit. Combined, they create that unmistakable ranch flavour – the kind that has you going back for one more fry, and then one more after that.
What a great idea!