BOB "OVEN'S " COLONIAL DRESSING

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Copycat                          Dressings

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Water
     1/8   c            Cornstarch
     1/2   c            Vinegar -- light or dark
   1       c            Sugar
   1       t            Onion powder
   1       tb           Salt
     1/4   c            Butter or margarine
     1/2   ts           Pepper
   1       t            Celery salt
   1       tb           Celery seed

  Put water and cornstarch
  into blender on High speed for 1 minute or until
  smooth. Transfer to a 2 1/2 qt. saucepan. Cook mixture
  over Medium High heat, stirring constantly as you
  begin to add each of the remaining ingredients,
  stirring well after each addition. Cook and continue
  stirring until it begins to  thicken and become quite
  smooth. Let it cool completel before pouring into a
  refrigerator container. Cap tightly. Kepps for about
  weeks. Do Not Freeze. Makes 2
      1/2    cups. Variations: Creamy Italian Colonial:
  to one recipe (above) add 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard, 1
  Tbsp. light corn syrup, 1 Tbsp. dry oregano leaves,
  1/2 tsp. garlic powder and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Stir to
  combine well. Keep refrigerated. Makes about 3 cups.
  Do Not Freeze. Catalina Colonial: To one recipe
  (above) add: 1 cup catsup and 1/2 cup sweet pickle
  relish. Makes 3 1/2 cups. Creamy Onion Dressing: To
  one recipe (above) stir in: 8 ounce carton onion chip
  dip. Makes 3 cups. Do Not Freeze. Slaw Dressing: To
  one recipe (above) stir in: 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2
  cup mayonnaise. Use within one week of preparing.
  Makes 3 cups. Do Not Freeze.