I simply remember my favorite things

My favorite food is chips and salsa. I love it and could eat it any time of day or night. Micah feels the same way about ranch dressing. So today is a happy day for our family. Thanks to Pat Glenn and Jean Rhineer we have a delicious new recipe for each of our favorite things! Thesewould be pointless without this:

Thai Chili Salsa from Pat Glenn
6 TBLS rice vinegar
3 tsp dijon mustard
3 avocados, cubed
3 large tomatoes, chopped
6 scallions, chopped
3/4 cup vegetable oil
6 TBLS Thai Sweet Red Chili Sauce
3 cloves garlic, smashed
6 TBLS chopped cilantro, or to taste

In food processor combine: vinegar, chili sauce, dijon and garlic. Puree till smooth. While processing, add oil in a thin stream until emulsified. Add cilantro, avocado, scallion and tomato. Season with kosher salt to taste.

8-10 servings

And who thought thiscould get better? Now you'll know how:

Creamy Ranch Dressing by Jean Rhineer
1 package ranch dressing mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup minced cilantro
1 cup salsa verde
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-4oz. can diced green chilis, or to taste
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes

In a large blender combine all ingredients except the red pepper flakes. Blend well. Season with pepper flakes to taste.

Makes 1 quart. Keeps up to 2 weeks in the fridge.