Spicy Flank Steak

6 Servings

2 tsp VE Mild Smoked Spanish Paprika
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 pounds flank steak, cut into strips
1/2 cup prepared VE Ranch Dressing

1. Mix first 5 ingredients together in a plastic bag. Shake to coat the strips of steak. Set in fridge for about 1/2 hour.
2. Preheat oven broiler. Arrange strips of steak on a lightly greased baking sheet, and broil fro about 5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
3. Serve with prepare VE Ranch Dressing for dipping.

Ranch Hamburger Buns

by Sheila Carlson
1/2 cup water (70 - 80 degrees)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 egg
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp nonfat dry milk powder
1 Tbsp VE Ranch Salad Dressing mix
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 cup bread flour
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

Egg Wash:
1 egg
2 Tbsp water
Poppy seeds or sesame seeds (optional)

1. Place the first 10 ingredients in bread machine. Select dough setting.
2.When the dough cycle is done, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 8 times. Divide dough into 12 pieces then form into rolls. Place in greased jumbo muffin cups or on thick cookie sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Whisk together egg and water then brush tops of buns. Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds if desired.
4. Bake at 400F for 8-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.

No-Bake Party Mix

by Sheila Carlson
Yield: 12 - 13 cups

8 cups Crispix cereal
2 1/2 cups miniature pretzels or pretzel sticks
2 1/2 cups bite-size cheddar cheese crackers
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 Tbsp VE Ranch Dressing
2 Tbsp VE Lemon Dilly Dip

1. In a large plastic bag add first 5 ingredients. Close the bag and gently toss to coat ingredients with the oil.
2. Open bag and sprinkle in Ranch Dressing powder and the Lemon Dilly Dip powder. Close bag again toss until well-coated.
3. Store in an airtight container.

Twice Baked Caesar Potatoes

3 medium Russet potatoes
2 Tbsp Butter
1/4 cup cream
1 Tbsp VE Caesar Dressing
Pinch of salt
Grated cheddar cheese

1. Bake potatoes in oven at 400F for 1 hour.
2. Allow potatoes to cool a bit then split in half lengthwise. Scoop out potato pulp, being sure to leave skin intact, place in bowl with butter. Mash together. Add cream, Caesar mix, and salt.
3. Scoop potato mixture back into potato skins and top each with grated cheese. Bake at 400 F for about 10-15 minutes . Serve with sour cream if you wish.

Alternative: You can substitute VE Ranch Dressing for the VE Caesar Dressing.