This is what I like to cook. Basic, not too time- consuming, and satisfying to all the age groups under my roof. I don’t measure specifically, and I admit that anyone of their outcomes is influenced by my mood when I cooked it. However, I’m convinced that’s the way to be when you’re cooking. It seems to benefit each dish. So, express yourself while you’re making dinner. I mean c’mon, it’s not like we have a lot of extra time to indulge ourselves each day. Plus it takes any blame off me if you don’t like it! Sorry, I never mention pan size. Just use what you have. Truth is, I never seem to be able to find the ones they mention in real recipes!
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November 2, 2009
Nanny's Blue Cheese Dressing
I learned to cook mostly from my two grandmothers. As I got older I learned that one of them really knew their way in the kitchen, and the other had a more ‘quick and processed way’. Both were probably my closest friends, and I was lucky enough to have them around until recently. I miss our daily conversations. This one comes from my Dad’s Mom, the true culinary whiz. It only keeps for about three days in the fridge, but it is so easy, and so good.
½ cup of crumbled blue cheese (1 regular size container)
½ tsp. salt
5 good shakes of pepper
½ onion (on the small side) chopped as small as your patience will allow
2 or 3 weak shakes of Worcestershire Sauce (the bottle of brown stuff that keeps in your fridge forever)
1 tsp. lemon juice (Don’t kill yourself, buy a plastic lemon filled with the stuff in the fresh fruit and vegetable section)
1 cup low fat (you already know how I feel about the fat content)sour cream ( most brands come in a container that size- 8oz.
Blend everything EXCEPT the sour cream in a bowl. I use a rubber spatula so that I can mix it, but I don’t smash it up too much. I like it to end up with a lumpy/chunky texture.
Gently add in the sour cream. Nanny used to say “fold” it in.
Put it in the fridge to get it nice and cold before serving. The day before is even better.
Of course it is good on a salad, but with a plate of fresh cut vegetables it is an amazing dip. I’m amazed at how many go down my 5 year old when he has the option to dip them in this dressing. Chopping the onion is always a teary experience for me, but my husband had the best idea. Wear swimmer’s goggles!
