Ingredients
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • A few dashes of hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (about a palmful) fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (about a palmful) fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (a small palmful) fresh chives, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation

In a medium-size bowl, mix together the buttermilk, sour cream, white wine vinegar, garlic, hot sauce, parsley, dill and chives. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix in any of your favorite ingredients to make it special:

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