Jessica's Joyful Kitchen

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Yield: About 1 cup Category: Dressing ⸻ Notes After Making Add ⸻ Ingredients ½ cup (120 g) buttermilk 3-4 tablespoons (40-60 g) olive oil 3 tablespoons cup (60 g) aged balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon (15 g) Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Worcestershire or soy sauce ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⸻ Instructions Add the buttermilk, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to a mason jar. Blend or shake vigorously until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Shake or stir well before each use. ⸻ Jessica’s Notes Variations: Add 1–2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, basil, or chives. Increase the Dijon mustard to 2 tablespoons for extra tang and creaminess. Add a pinch of Italian seasonin...

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 6 Category: Dressing Notes After Making Add Ingredients ½ cup plain yogurt, buttermilk, or mayonnaise 2 tablespoons hot sauce 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 small garlic clove, finely grated 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon kosher salt Instructions Add all ingredients to a 1-cup jar or small bowl. Whisk or shake until smooth and fully combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Jessica’s Notes Best Served With Grilled chicken Crispy chicken sandwiches Roasted vegetables Fresh salads Sweet potato fries Prep Ahead Prepare up to 5 days in advance and refrigerate. Shake or stir before serving if separation occurs. Storage Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Variations Substitute honey for maple syrup. Increase the hot sauce for extra heat. Add fresh her...

  Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 8 Category: Dressing Notes After Making Add Ingredients ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, regular yogurt, or buttermilk 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (or more yogurt or buttermilk, if preferred) 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely minced ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt Instructions Add all ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Seal the jar and shake vigorously. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Jessica’s Notes Best Served With Caesar salads Grilled chicken salads Pasta salad Roasted vegetables Fresh vegetable platters Chicken wraps and sandwiches Prep Ahead Prepare up to 5 days in advance. Stir or shake before serving if separation occurs. Stor...

Prep Time: 5 minutes Chill Time: 2 hours Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes Category: Dressing / Sauce Notes After Making Ingredients ½ cup (120g) buttermilk ¼ cup (56g) mayonnaise 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning Homemade Ranch Seasoning Alternative ½ tablespoon (about 4g) garlic powder ½ tablespoon (about 4g) onion powder ½ teaspoon dried parsley ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Instructions Combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning in a small bowl. If making the homemade seasoning instead, add the garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.  Stir well before serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: About ½ cup Category:  Dressing ⸻ Notes After Making Add ⸻ Ingredients Original Nutritional Yeast Crack Dressing ¼ cup nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons soy sauce or liquid aminos 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or any vinegar) 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or other light oil Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Optional: ½ teaspoon sesame oil Optional: 1 teaspoon water, if needed Yogurt or Buttermilk Variation ½ cup plain yogurt or buttermilk 1–2 tablespoons nutritional yeast ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1–2 teaspoons soy sauce ½ teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ⸻ Instructions Original Nutritional Yeast Crack Dressing Add all ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously until well combined and emulsified. Add water if needed to reach your desired consistency. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Yogurt or Buttermilk ...