Category Archives: Sauces & Dressings

Champagne Vinaigrette

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This vinaigrette tastes great on any salad. Yield: about 3/4 cup Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons raw honey 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup extra virgin olive [...]

Balsamic Vinaigrette

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balsamic vinaigrette

This is a simple salad dressing that is a staple in my salad repertoire. You can use it on any tossed green salad. Yield: about 3/4 cup Ingredients: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Directions: Whisk first [...]

Alice Waters’ Salsa Verde

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salsa verde

Not sure what to do with that piece of fish you bought; or need to dress up those roasted vegetables. Try this classic Italian green sauce. Salsa verde is simply a sauce made of olive oil and fresh, chopped parsley flavored with lemon zest, garlic and capers. It is so simple, yet it adds enormous [...]

Sesame-Ginger Dipping Sauce

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sesame ginger sauce

This sauce is fabulous with crudités, tofu, or anything for that matter. Serve as an appetizer at your next dinner party. Your guests will love it. I often double the recipe. Prep Time: 15 minutes Yields: about 1 cup Ingredients: 5 teaspoons chopped, peeled fresh ginger 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 5 teaspoons low [...]