Keto Homemade Ranch

Most ranch dressings don't have a lot of carbs anyway, but this one has pretty much zero carbs and NO ADDED SUGAR!

1 cup Mayonnaise

1/2 cup Sour cream

2 tsp Lemon juice

2 tsp Dried parsley

1 tsp Dried dill

1 tsp Dried chives

1/2 tsp Garlic powder

1/2 tsp Onion powder

1/2 tsp Sea salt

1/4 tsp Black pepper

1/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or for a nut-free version, use coconut milk beverage or watered down heavy cream) 

Whisk all ingredients together. Add the almond milk last, gradually, until you reach desired consistency (possibly less for a thick dip or more for a thinner dressing).

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop. Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Peppercorn Sauce

This is a wonderful accompaniment to steak.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons red, green, white and black peppercorns
1/2 cup Cognac or Brandy (bourbon works as well)
3 tablespoons undiluted veal/beef demi-glace
3/4 cup heavy cream

In saute pan, melt the butter over low heat.  Add the shallots and peppercorns and saute for 5 minutes, or until softened.  Add Congac and raise the heat to medium and cook until the Cognac is evaporated. Add 3/4 cup of water and the demi-glace.  Bring to boil and stir until the demi glace is dissolved. Add the cream and bring to simmer.  Cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened.  Season to taste with salt.

Makes about 2 cups

Famous CB Guacamole

1. Avocados (2-4)
2. Minced garlic (2 tsp)
3. Olive Oil (2 tsp)
4. Tomato (diced- half of one)
5. Chopped Onion (1/4-1/2 cup)
6. Diced Jalapenos (one large)
7. Cracked Black Pepper (season to your taste on these last few)
8. Kosher Salt
9. Cheyenne Pepper
10. Cilantro
11. Lime juice (about 1 lime)

Mix together briefly and let chill in fridge for 30+ minutes.  I like chunky guac so I don't stir it together too much.  All measurements are approx because I never measure.

Goat Cheese Marinara

This works best in a short dish that is small to medium sized and safe for oven cooking.

1. Put an 8-16 ounce slab of goat cheese in the dish.
2. Pour marinara sauce all around to fill up the dish to the desired level.  This usually almost completely covers the cheese.
3. Stick in oven for 15-20 minutes on 350.
4. Toast your favorite bread and tear in to bite size pieces.

Dip the pieces of bread, getting a little goat cheese and a lot of marinara on each bite.

Gameday Dip

This is the easiest dip you will ever make that will be a hit.

1. Two cans of rotel
2. Two packages of cream cheese
3. Pound of sausage or venison

Start a small crock pot with the cheese and rotel.  You can drain some of the rotel juices out depending on how thick you want your dip to be.

Season the meat as you see fit.  Brown the meat in the skillet and drain.  Add to crock pot and stir.

TIP:  You can trade one pack of cream cheese for an equal amount of Velveeta.