Yes! Buttermilk can also serve as an excellent base for salad dressings like ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing (or even just plain). You can buy buttermilk at most grocery stores these days (and most major brands are now pasteurized), but if you want something homemade try making your own! Here's how i do it. . . 1 cup milk (any kind) 1 tablespoon vinegar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt put all ingredients into blender/food processor until smooth; pour