Monday, March 7, 2011

Parsley Buttermilk and Parmesan Dressing


I am probably going to be called the crazy parsley lady, at some point, but I really think we do not eat enough of that stuff. Vitamins A and C, available year round with a nice herbal flavor that does not overpower. The essence of fresh could not be displayed any better than through parsley. I have come to love the stuff. Call me crazy...........but this is delicious!


Parsley, Buttermilk and Parmesan Dressing
adapted from: the Horn of the Moon Cookbook


3-5 cloves garlic (if you like more, use more)

Some have asked about my frozen garlic rolls, this is my last one. I will be making more soon and will share that process here.

1/4 t salt
1 t sugar
1/4 c mayonnaise
1 c buttermilk (or half milk and half yogurt or sour cream)
1 c packed fresh parsley sprigs (remove the lower, tougher stems)

1/4 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese



 Rinse the parsley well, trim lower/tougher stem portion.














  Spread parsley out on toweling, inspect and remove any unacceptable leaves and/or stems. Roll up firmly, and "wring out" gently to release excess water into the toweling.







Place all ingredients except Parmesan cheese in a food processor or blender, process until smooth.














Add cheese process additional 30 seconds. When processed, decant into a refrigerator jar.


makes approximately 1 2/3 cups. Chill and enjoy.

 I love this corner in the dining room. The sign above the highchair says:
Grandpa and Grandma's 
place,
memories made here. 

As always, thanks for stopping by.
I appreciate your visits and your comments.

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18 comments:

Holly said...

I love a good homemade buttermilk dressing. Have a great week.

Donnie said...

That looks like a great recipe. Love the sign over the high chair.

kitchen flavours said...

I love parsley too! I have 3 containers of parsley growing in my garden! Love recipes with parsley in it! This should smell really heavenly!

Pam said...

I share your parsley enthusiasm.

Beverly@Beverly's Back Porch said...

What a great dressing recipe. I use parsley in everything. Can't wait for your garlic roll recipe.

SmilingSally said...

I see a bit of blue. Thanks for sharing.

Happy 1st Blue Monday, Meldina.

Elisabeth said...

OMG-Melynda, I love this simple, honest, and really good buttermilk dressing. I will make a batch, to keep on hand. I always have a bunch of fresh parsley on hand, and sometime it gets thrown out because I forget to use it up.
Most of the time I freeze a bunch, but lately I've been just getting the fresh bunch.
Thanks for sharing your yummy dressing!
Have a wonderful Monday!

I'm Cindy said...

Looks Yummy!!

LeAnn said...

I miss my herbs in the winter. I'm looking forward to parsley again. The chives and thyme are looking good in my herb plot. It will be time for a new parsley plant soon.

Alea said...

This looks wonderful! I have grown parsley all winter despite the snow and ice. I will pick some today and surprise my family with this dressing.

Sage Trifle said...

I have that wonderful cookbook! I was washing and chopping parsley today and thinking how under utilized it is. It is so health-giving, inexpensive, available all year, and adds so much flavor to so many dishes. I share your love for the humble herb/vegetable.

Jingle said...

festive and yummy.
love your taste on these items.

Pegasuslegend said...

Whats better than fresh parsley? Fresh dressing! wow the best of both worlds!!!!

chubskulit said...

Thanks for sharing the recipe! I am now yiur follower.

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Brenda said...

I always have parsley here at home, I use it all the time. I'm always looking for new recipes too to use buttermilk so this is perfect!

☆Mama Ko☆ said...

You put too much love on what you do and im sure that taste great

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Brandie said...

Hey crazy parsley lady! lol
Seriously though, it was the one plant that actually grew well in my garden last year. This post has been bookmarked!! :)

Christy said...

Well Melynda, there are worse things to be called than the crazy parsely lady! Your dressing sounds delicious, and I look forward to knowing how you made the garlic tubes - thanks for sharing this with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop!