PROTEIN RANCH

PROTEIN RANCH
This actually taste pretty close to ranch.  The kids didn't like it as well and I didn't like it the older it got, but did the first couple of days.  I liked how it was blended so Scott doesn't know it is cottage cheese (heehee).  Saw it on Pinterest.
http://fabulouspinterestfinds.blogspot.com/2012/02/protien-ranch.html

1 Cup Cottage Cheese (Watch your label, sometimes low fat doesn't mean low calories and the regular cottage cheese is only a few cal. more)
3-4 tsp. Buttermilk Ranch Dressing mix (I used the DIP - did 1 T next time use less)
1/4 C. water (or milk if you prefer: Milk will add more calories) add more water if the consistency is too thick for your liking.

Add ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. (About 3 min.) Enjoy! 

PORK CHOPS

PORK CHOPS

These are so yummy and easy!

http://www.hiddenvalley.com/recipe/v/121/Original-Ranch-Pork-Chops/

• 1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 pork loin rib chops about 1-inch thick
• Dash of paprika (optional)

Preheat the oven to 450ºF.

In a small bowl, add the Seasoning mix, together with the salt, pepper, and paprika and mix well. Liberally sprinkle the porkchops on both sides with the seasoning mixture.

Arrange the chops on a baking sheet or try with a rack. Bake the pork chops for 20 minutes, turning once until browned or an internal temperature of 160ºF is reached. Serve immediately.

CROCK POT PORK

1 big pack of pork chops

1 packet of Ranch

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can water

Put all in crock pot.  Cook for 4-6 hours on low.

ITALIAN CHOPS

So good!  Found in crock pot cookbook pg. 137.

16 oz bottle Italian salad dressing (use less if only cooking 2 chops) - we really like Ken's brand
2-4 pork chops (I did 10 thin pork chops and it worked great)

Place pork chops in slow cooker.  Pour salad dressing over chops.  Cover and cook on high 6-8 hours.

Variation: add cubed potatoes and thinly sliced carrots and onions to meat before pouring over top.  

SHALOM'S PORK CHOPS

We liked these. Easy!  Cook in the oven for an hour.  See Cowboy Cookbook pg. 145.


PORK CHOPS
Made these in the instant pot.  We really liked them.  4 pork chops.  Were the thick ones from Costco.  If using thinner ones I would cut the cooking time.  I started marinating the chops in the morning then came home between jobs and put in instant pot.  Worked well!

Marinated the chops in:
1/4 c oil
1 tsp steak seasoning
2 1/2 T soy sauce

Add 1 1/2 cup water to instant pot.  Put in trivet.  Put chops on top of trivet and add marinade.  

High pressure for 8 minutes.  Let naturally release.

TINA'S DIP & MOM VEGGIE DIP

TINA'S DIP

This is from Tina Marchant. It is really good. Goes good with chips or veggies.

Mix and refrigerate:

1 packet of dry ranch salad dressing

1 carton of sour cream

1 carton of cottage cheese

(sour cream & cottage cheese should be the same size)

VEGGIE DIP

My mom gave me this recipe.

Mix all the below ingredients together:

2 c sour cream

2 c mayo (Best Foods is the best)

1 bunch green onions

2 c grated cheese

1 packet of Hidden Valley's Ranch Dressing Mix (NOT the dip mix)

SKELETON VEGGIE PLATE

(okay I should have taken out the spoon before taking a picture)

This included carrots, celery, red bell pepper, mushrooms and green peppers. You could also use pickles or olives.