Buttermilk

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Ricotta-Nutmeg Pancakes

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Ingredients

6 eggs
Sauce (Recipe follows)
24 lemon slices
12 Mint sprigs
1 pound 8 oz. (2-3/4 cups) california ricotta cheese
4 cup Buttermilk
4 ounce butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 pound (6 cups) flour
2 ounce (3 tbsp.) sugar
2 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
tablespoon salt
teaspoon or to taste ground nutmeg

Herbed Buttermilk, Garlic and Parmesan Dressing

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Ingredients

1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fat free mayonnaise
2 teaspoon whole grain dijon mustard
1⁄2 cup low fat buttermilk
2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 clove fresh garlic, minced