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Thousand Island Dressing (adapted from America's Test Kitchen )

This is the best recipe for thousand island dressing I have come across. It is fresh, thick and luxurious and you won’t be able to stop eating it! Amazing for homemade Reuben sandwiches

1 cup Hellman’s (Best on West Coast) Mayo (do not use Miracle whip, it is too sweet and will over power the […]

Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

Simple and delicious dressing, great for all kinds of greens.

3/4 cup grape seed oil (you can use a high quality olive oil if you like, but I prefer the cleaner taste of grape seed oil) 1/4-1/3 cup of grated Parmesan (to your liking) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 shallot, minced 2 teaspoons Dijon […]

Italian Salsa Verde Adapted from Bon Appetit July 2010

Makes 1 cup

1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon packed grated lemon peel 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup good quality EVOO 3/4 cup packed chopped Italian parsley 1 tablespoon capers, drained 2 anchovy fillets, minced

Mix first 5 […]

Basic Vinaigrette

As many of you know, I rarely buy a dressing from the store. Vinaigrette’s are about as easy and tasty as they get, not to mention, if you use a high quality extra virgin olive oil, it is a rather healthy option (assuming you don’t drowned the salad)

I have a bunch of mason ball […]

Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

This is one of my favorite salad dressings, and again, all made in one jar. A good quality extra virgin olive oil is key. Lower quality will lead to a bitter or ‘green’ taste that will overwhelm the dressing

3/4 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 clove minced garlic […]

Making Yogurt Cheese

Yogurt Cheese

1 1/2 cup no fat greek yogurt 3 coffee filters small strainer dish to hold strainer and allow for up to a cup of liquid

Place strainer over dish. Place the three coffee filters into strainer and add the yogurt. Wrap tightly and put in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Depending on […]

Guilt Free Caesar Dressing

1/4 cup buttermilk ** 2 Tblsp lemon juice 2 Tblsp fat free Greek yogurt (I use Fage Total 0%) 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper 2 Tblsp good quality olive oil 1/2 grated Parmesan […]

Super Easy Cilantro Lime Marinade

2 cups cilantro leaves, washed 1/3 cup lime juice 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 cup grapeseed oil salt and pepper to taste

Put cilantro, lime and cumin in the food processor or blender and process until smooth. You may need to add a little water to break down the cilantro. With motor running, add oil in […]

Homemade Dorothy Lynch Dressing

Ingredients:

 

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup white vinegar

1 can condensed tomato soup (yes, condensed, not my choice, but staying true to Ms. Dorothy’s original recipe)

1 tsp celery seed

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dry mustard

3/4 tsp kosher salt

1/2 pepper

1 cup grapeseed oil

 

Directions:

 

In blender, add […]