Sunday Dinner

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Caramelized Onion and Bacon Puff Pastry Bites

Pan-Seared Thick-Cut Steaks

Easier French Fries

Romaine Salad with Rich and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

Leftover White Chocolate Raspberry Bars

It has been a long couple of days shoveling snow in the bitter cold, and I was craving a nice big steakhouse meal that would come together in no time. This dressing is a favorite, and it is quick and easy to prepare. It is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors.

For the blue cheese, I buy a good wedge of Danish Blue and crumble it myself, but you can buy a quality brand of blue cheese crumbles to make the preparation quicker.  I use buttermilk, but you can substitute it with whole milk. It will be thinner and milder in flavor, but it will be delicious. The real secret to this dressing is a tiny bit of garlic powder.  It may not seem like much, but it really makes all of the flavors pop without an overwhelming garlic taste. When serving over greens, make sure you use a sturdy lettuce like Romaine or a curly green leaf. Mesclun or other baby greens will be weighed down by the dressing.  Store it in a covered container in the refrigerator, and it will last up to 2 weeks.  I have been known to pour a little pool on my plate to drag a few fries or a bite of steak for a guilty pleasure. Happy Sunday!

Here are some other dressings/vinaigrettes that you might enjoy...

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Creamy Chipotle-Lime Dressing (or Dip)
Creamy Parmesan-Peppercorn Dressing

Green Goddess Dressing (or Dip)
House Vinaigrette
Mustard and Herb Vinaigrette
Pimento Dressing
Ranch Dressing
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Roasted Garlic and Shallot Dressing
Southwest Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Thousand Island Dressing
Tomato-Balsamic Vinaigrette
White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Printable Recipe

Rich and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

Makes 3/4 cup

2 1/2-ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

3 Tablespoons well-shaken buttermilk

3 Tablespoons sour cream (light or full-fat)

2 Tablespoons mayonnaise

2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar

18 teaspoon garlic powder

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Mash blue cheese and buttermilk in a small bowl with a fork until the mixture resembles cottage cheese with small curds (see illustrations below). Stir in remaining ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. The dressing can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!