Ranch Dressing

• 1). Combine 1 cup mayonnaise with 1 tsp. onion salt. Add at least ¼ tsp. of each of the following: parsley flakes, dried chives, salt, garlic powder and white or black pepper. Add more or less of each spice, according to your taste.
  
  
• 2). Whisk the ingredients together well, or beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  
  
• 3). Beat in 1 cup of buttermilk, adding it gradually. You may use either a whisk or an electric mixer.
  
  
• 4). Refrigerate the mixture overnight in an air-tight container that holds at least 3 cups of liquid. Stir before serving.
  
  

Vinegar-and-Oil Dressing

• 1). Pour about 1 cup of olive oil in a bowl. Add 5 to 6 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar, or more to taste.
  
  
• 2). Add about 1 tsp. each of sugar and salt to the bowl; use more or less to suit your taste.
  
  
• 3). Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the bowl. Grind fresh black pepper, to taste, over the ingredients and whisk to combine.
  
  
• 4). Refrigerate any unused portion.