Creamy Dill Dressing

For those of you who don't know, I grew up in Northern California. I don't live there anymore and haven't for many years. One of my favorite places in NorCal is La Bou Bakery. They have the best dill dressing. I don't even get salads there I just get a full baguette and a side of their creamy dill dressing and devour the whole thing myself. I will literally scrape the last drop of dressing out of the little plastic cup so nothing goes to waste. It's been so long since I have been back that I wanted to make it myself to hold me over. I have tried several ingredients trying to bring back those memories. Here it is for you to enjoy. You can use it as a salad dressing (you may want to double it) or use it  as a dipping sauce for bread. 

Creamy Dill Dressing


1 Tablespoon Hidden Valley Ranch Dips Mix
2 large tablespoons fresh Dill (I used baby dill from the store) use more if needed
1/4 cup Mayo
1/4 cup cold water (less if you want it thicker)


Blend in blender for 30 sec. Chill before serving.

Italian Dressing

This super easy dressing recipe goes great on any salad. Make ahead of time so it has time to chill before serving.

Italian Salad Dressing


1/4 cup Olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons mayonnaise 
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. Italian dried seasonings
1-2 tablespoons water


Mix all ingredients in blender. Puree until smooth.

spinach and strawberry salad with dressing

You can add mandarin oranges or kiwis to this recipe. I like it plain and simple.

Poppy Seed Dressing


1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 tsp.dehydrated minced onion
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup canola oil
Blend for 30 seconds then add about 1/2 to 1 tablespoons of poppy seeds however many you like!!

The dressing is best chilled so make it ahead of time. When you are ready to serve the salad, toss together sliced strawberries with baby spinach leaves.