Three food editors agree this is the only way they’ll make ranch.

Hidden Valleys ranch seasoning is leagues above anything I’ve ever had in a bottle, says Sara.

For Meg, too, Hidden Valley seasoning is so much better than bottled.

A crudités spread with a dip bowl of ranch dip in the middle

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

When she has the time, she likes to push the packet approach one step further.

I gussy up my dressing mix by swapping the milk for tangy buttermilk, she says.

If I have sour cream, I’ll use half sour cream and half mayo.

Fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, chives, or cilantro.

The best thing about the mix is its versatility.

It supercharges the flavor ofbaked chickenand makestomato sandwichessing.

So, I finally made the switch.

Its a wise investment, for sure.