Recipe and Video: Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

I am totally trying something new with this post. I wanted to share this yummy Blue Cheese Dressing but my camera couldn’t do the dressing justice. So I thought “I know, I’ll make a video.”  I have to say that being technologically challenged, making a video is easier said than done. The first video I made I did it without the tripod and watching it made me sea sick! I did finally find my tripod (it came with the camera and I had never used it) so no more sea sickness but I do have a few lighting/glare issues. Plus, I did learn that I need to speak. much. slower. on the video so I’ll remember that for next time. The good news, since I talk so fast the video is less than 5 minutes in length 😉

The original Blue Cheese recipe is from The Complete Tightwad Gazette (page 231)

Blue Cheese

1/2 cup mayo (homemade)
1/4 cup cream or buttermilk
1 T apple cider vinegar or kombucha (omit is using buttermilk)
3 T Clabber Cheese* (or use cottage cheese)
1 tsp garlic powder or use fresh minced garlic
1/4 t sea salt
1+ ounces blue cheese crumbles

Gently combine all ingredients. Enjoy on salad, as a dip or with hot wings.

*What is Clabber Cheese? Learn how to make this in the Cultured Dairy and Basic Cheese eCourse from GNOWFGLINS or for a basic description see this post.

In the video, I mention the muffin recipe that I adapted from The Complete Tightwad Gazette. Here is the link to that recipe.

Also in the video, I tell you about the olive oil that I use in the mayonnaise. That is from Chaffin Family Orchards and is the Late Harvest Olive Oil.

You Tube

I’ve set up a You Tube channel. This is something totally new and exciting (to go with the totally new and exciting blog–Thanks again Erin!) and I’d love it if you would subscribe to my You Tube channel (and of course, to this blog also!).

Do you have a favorite quick and easy salad dressing?

I’m sharing this recipe at Traditional Tuesdays. Be sure to check out this blog carnival for several traditional food ideas.

This is also being shared at Frugally Sustainable for the Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways blog hop.

Also sharing on Monday Mania at The Healthy Home Economist.

M.D. Copper

M.D. Copper is a Wyoming wife and mama. After reading Nourishing Traditions in early 2009, her family began transforming their diet to whole, unprocessed, nutrient dense foods—a little at a time while stretching their food dollars. M.D. is passionate to share how, with a little creativity, anyone can transition to a real foods diet without overwhelming their food budget. M.D. began blogging in late 2009 and has amassed a collection of frugal recipes and methods. Her specialties include cooking with wild game and creating “Stretchy Beans”. M.D. has discovered a love of writing. She has penned four books focusing on healthy eating on a budget and is trying her hand at fiction writing.