11 Saturday Sep 2021
Posted in Gluten Free, Spanish, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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capers, Dijon mustard, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, honey, olive oil, sherry vinegar
Frankly, most Spaniards drizzle a little really good olive oil and a few drops of vinegar over their greens, and call it a day. They probably wouldn’t use this. But, I’m not a Spaniard and these are all flavors they tend to use, so there you have it. Anyway, it’s good! Continue reading
28 Saturday Dec 2019
Posted in Fruit, Gluten Free, Spanish, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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almonds, cheese, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, lettuce, olives, vegetables, vinaigrette
The Spaniards eat salad. They eat salad communally. It’s usually served with simple, seasonal ingredients, on a large plate set in the middle of the table. They splash on a good sherry or red wine vinegar and always, always, always their best olive oil drizzled over. It’s a thing of beauty. Continue reading
02 Saturday Nov 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Green beans, Legumes, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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bell pepper, Celery, Dijon mustard, Garlic, Green beans, honey, olive oil, onion, radishes, sherry vinegar, sugar, tri-bean blend legumes
We ate a lot of Three Bean Salad when I was a kid. During the summer, my mother made it frequently. I think it was because we all liked it, it made a huge batch and it kept well. All that, and we had almost everything growing in the garden. I started with her recipe, then took a flying leap! Continue reading
29 Sunday Sep 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Oregano, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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Dijon mustard, dried oregano, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, vegetable oil, wine vinegar
Recently I had the privilege of breaking bread, well pita, with an incredibly talented and sharp woman. Her family has been a part of our lives for over two decades! Where does the time go? Anyway, we dined at Mythos, in Burlington, Ontario. The dinner was delicious, but their Greek salad was divine. Continue reading
22 Saturday Jun 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Strawberries, Vinaigrettes
It’s spring. Finally! I did think it might not arrive. And with spring comes fiddleheads, ramps, asparagus, and strawberries. I was in the local supermarket and they had a sample of a goat cheese salad with roasted strawberries. It was good, but the strawberries were, shall we say, lacking…it’s a texture thing. But I liked the idea of roasted strawberries, so I decided to make a vinaigrette with them. Continue reading
29 Wednesday Aug 2018
Posted in Blackberries, Gluten Free, Mint, Orange, Vinaigrettes
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balsamic vinegar, blackberry preserves, Garlic, Mint, olive oil, orange zest, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar
This is what I refer to as “a back pocket” recipe. It’s good to have this to fall back on and use frequently. This vinaigrette is wonderful drizzled over a salad that includes goat cheese and yellow/orange fruit. The color contrast between the goat cheese, the fruit and the vinaigrette is striking. And truly delicious. Continue reading
13 Friday Jul 2018
Posted in Asian, Cabbage, Cashews, Make Ahead, Mango, Salads, Vinaigrettes
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cabbage, Cashews, Garlic, ginger, lime juice, Mango, Scallions, sesame oil, sweet chile sauce, toasted sesame seeds
This is a nice, fruity and lighter version of cole slaw. In summer, I like to add mango, pineapple, peaches, or nectarines to cole slaw. I dress this version with a sweet chile vinaigrette, which compliments the fruit just ever-so nicely. It’s summery. Continue reading
09 Saturday Jan 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Vinaigrettes
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Chives, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, Shallots, sherry vinegar, tarragon
KayJay, the love of The Eldest One’s life, is a treasure. And on top of that, she makes some of the best salads you will ever care to eat. They are works of art, I tell ‘ya, and this one is no different. The salad is excellent, but the Dijon-Tarragon Vinaigrette is spectacularly good. Continue reading
17 Thursday Dec 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Salad Dressing, Vinaigrettes
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herbs, MSG, salt, spice, xanthan gum
Need a last minute gift from your kitchen for someone special? You’ll have most of these ingredients in your cupboard to make this great mix to make a nice flexible vinaigrette. You might want to include a pretty bottle, with a tight-fitting lid, that’s reusable. It’s a tasty little stocking-stuffer. Continue reading
20 Saturday Jun 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Brazilian, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vinaigrettes
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This is the perfect hot weather lunch, dinner or first course. It’s pretty. It’s served cold. It taste deliciously sweet and tangy. You’ll almost want the heat of summer to consume you, just so you can make shrimp cocktail, the Brazilian way. Continue reading
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