May {Root Crops}

Spring Vegetables/Ranch

In 2010 my friend Dana and I co-created monthly circles for families called BabyNet Community.  At one of our very first meetings, we encouraged people to bring their favorite, kid-friendly snacks.  The power of watching someone else eat healthy foods (and enjoy it) was apparent. Moms were so excited to see their kids eating peppers, squash, and zucchini.

What helped make those healthy snacks a hit was Dana’s homemade ranch dressing.  It's a staple in our home, and our farm members are always excited to receive it in their share.  To this day, anywhere we do veggie sampling, we still offer it with a side of this tasty ranch. It's famous.

Dana’s homemade ranch recipe:
1 cup Duke’s mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream or buttermilk
½ teaspoon each, dried
Parsley, Chives, Onion, Garlic
¼ teaspoon dill weed
Salt and pepper to taste

Something as simple as having a delicious dip or dressing can go a long way for encouraging people to try a new veggie.  Around our house, it's helped me get a quick lunch of cut-up vegetables and ranch on the table in just a few minutes. It's also a fast and delicious favorite when we attend gatherings and want to make use of all the veggies in the fridge.

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