Tomatillo Ranch~ Helga Laing

Tomatillo Ranch (cafe' rio style)

1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix (or 3 Tbsp dry mix)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 to ½ cup buttermilk (I like it a little thicker so I tend to lean towards 1/3 cup)
3-4 tomatillos
1 cup fresh cilantro lightly chopped
½ tsp pepper

2 cloves garlic

Take the papery layer off the tomatillos, wash, and chop. Chop the garlic. Wash and cut the cilantro into 1-2" segments. Put all ingredients in the blender and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate. Best made the day before. Keeps covered for several days. Makes 2 cups.
Use a food processor to blend all the ingredients well. Refrigerate.

Chicken Fajitas with Tomatillo Ranch- Helga Laing

I'm not putting exact measurements because this is all really according to your own personal taste and how much you are needing to make. Play with it, taste it, play with it some more & have fun! It's delicious and super easy!

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken breasts cut into strips (pork and steak are really yummy too!)
Onions cut into wedges
Green, red or yellow peppers cut fajita style (or all three :))
Lemon or lime
Garlic cloves
Salt
Pepper
Chili Powder (optional)
Green Chilis diced (optional)

Additional toppings
Black beans
Spanish brown rice (homemade is best!)
Sour Cream
Pico de gallo
Tomatillo Ranch
Cilantro
Cheese

Directions
In a little bit of olive oil cook the chicken. While it is still raw season with minced garlic cloves, salt & pepper (you can also add chili powder for a little kick if you'd like and green chilis).

Once the chicken is cooked add onions & peppers and a little more seasoning if you'd like. This is also when I squirt on some lemon or lime juice.

Allow that to cook and carmalize (it adds a delicious flavor!).

I like to cook my corn tortillas in a frying pan and add a little bit of cheese! Delicious! Then assemble.
Just incase your curious I usually

put Sour Cream on first, add Rice and beans, fajita mixture, Pico de gallo, tomaillo ranch and last but not least cilantro!

      enjoy!