Chef John’s BLT Pasta

Description If you can’t decide whether to make a BLT sandwich or a pasta, now you can do both. The combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato has a proven track record of deliciousness! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ pound bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons lemon zest ⅔ … Read more

Chef John’s Ranch Dressing

Description It’s been ages since I made homemade ranch dressing, and I’d forgotten how much better it is than the bottled stuff. Ingredients 1 ⅓ cups mayonnaise ⅓ cup sour cream ⅓ cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian parsley 2 teaspoons sliced fresh chives ½ teaspoon dried dill weed ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon ¼ teaspoon … Read more

BLT Pasta Salad

Description This is an easy but flavorful pasta salad that I’m always asked to bring to potlucks. With chunks of onion, tomato, and bacon, smothered in Ranch dressing, it is full of flavor! This salad tastes best if made several hours ahead of time. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package medium seashell pasta 1 pound sliced … Read more