Sunday, October 27, 2024

Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Dressing (copycat)

Ingredients:
1 (1 oz) package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup mayonnaise
1 large or 2 small tomatillos (They are green and by the tomatoes.)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp lime juice
1/2 to 1 small jalapeno, seeds removed and chopped

Instructions:
Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor and store in the refrigerator to let the flavors blend. Beware that the dressing tends to get hotter the longer it sits.

Cafe Rio Cilantro Lime Rice (copycat)

Ingredients:
2 T butter
pepper to taste
1 1/4 cup uncooked white rice
juice and zest of 1 large or 2 small limes
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 T finely chopped cilantro
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin

Instructions:
In a skillet, melt butter with rice. Add the chicken broth and the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.