Why can't you borrow money from a leprechaun? Because they're always a little short. Ah hah... Yes, I'll be here all day, folks.
Ahhh... St. Patrick's Day.... An excuse to drink a ton and act a fool. Like we ever needed an excuse to do that any other day of the year. I was fortunate to have the day off because of my regular work schedule. I was going to make Corned Beef and Cabbage to be festive, but picky pants would rather have a burger for dinner. Ughhh. Whatever.
Green, green, green... What could I make that's green and wouldn't look absolutely repulsive? The first thing that came to my mind when trying to make something green... Kale. Nope, not about to be healthy when I am about to drink beer tonight. Next thing, jalapeños. Boom.
Chips and jalapeño dip. That sounds like it could start the night off right. I am a huge fan of Chuy's Jalapeño Ranch Dip, so what did I do? Yes, I tried to make my own concoction. Does it taste exactly like it? No. Is it similar? Yes. Is it spicy. Well, it depends on who you ask. PC is literally crying about it, while I continue to shovel the dip in. Great thing about this recipe? Add or subtract as many jalapeños as you'd like. Go getcha green on!
RECIPE
Ingredients
1 cup of mayo (I used light)
1 cup of sour cream (I used light)
3/4 cup of buttermilk (is there a light buttermilk?)
6 jalapeños, 4 with ribs and seeds out, 2 with seeds (change to your spice level)
1 hand full of cilantro
1 1oz packet of ranch seasoning (or two if you want it to be more prominent)
1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic
1 tablespoon of lime juice (about a half of a lime)
Directions
- Throw everything in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Serve with chips or put on a sandwich. Enjoy!
