Homemade French Dressing

Homemade French Dressing – Sweet and savory salad dressing for lettuces and greens. Pairs perfectly with a French-style roasted chicken. – white wine vinegar (or cider vinegar), ketchup (Heinz preferred), olive oil (extra virgin), Worchestershire sauce, sugar, garlic powder, sea salt (or to taste), black pepper (or to taste), In a glass jar with a…

Sloe Gin Vinaigrette

Yes, we stashed a bottle of sloe gin in our luggage for our flight home from London. Our gin tasting tour at City of London Distillery was so memorable. The small batch, handcrafted elixirs, produced in the middle of the city, carry a charming story. Every time we pull the bottle from the cabinet, we…

Basil Pesto Vinaigrette

Basil Pesto Vinaigrette – – pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic powder, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt (add more to taste), black pepper (add more to taste), In a mini-prep food processor, add the pine nuts and pulse to a smooth consistency. Now add the fresh basil leaves and pulse to fine…

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce – – parsley (fresh, removed from stems and chopped finely), oregano (fresh), garlic (chopped to a fine paste), olive oil, white wine vinegar, red pepper flakes (or to taste), sea salt, black pepper (fresh ground), Place the parsley, oregano and garlic in a food processor and pulse to chop.  Drizzle half the olive…

Pan-Roasted Veggie Dip

Pan-Roasted Veggie Dip – Pan-roast finely diced veggies for a quick homemade dip. Bright colors of the vegetables pop for a Memorial Day BBQ or picnic-perfect presentation. – olive oil, onion (diced very small), carrot (diced very small), red bell pepper (diced very small), salt and pepper, sour cream (light ), cream cheese (whipped variety),…