Friday, January 7, 2011

Asked for and Answered Recipes

One of my followers asked for a Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe.  I came up with 2 recipes with slightly different ingredients for different tastes.  She suggested that I put these on my blog, so here they are.  I will post more later. And thanks for the suggestion.
Amah



Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

              
   
This recipe is perfect for a light Italian salad or over fresh steamed veggies.

           Ingredients:                                                                                                               

               1/4 - cup - Red Wine Vinegar    
               1/4 - cup - Honey   
                    1/4 - teaspoon - Salt
                2 - Cloves - Garlic (Roasted)
                1/4 - cup - Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
                1/2 - Lemon (Squeezed) (or 1 1/2 Tablespoons)

             Directions:
                 1) Put vinegar, honey, salt, and roasted garlic in a food processor (or  blender).
                  2) Puree until garlic is chopped very fine.
                  3) Turn food processor to slow speed.
                  4) Add EVOO & Lemon Juice into the top hole very slowly.
                  5) Mix until smooth
                  6) Refrigerate until use.

Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette

          Ingredients:
               1/4 - cup - Balsamic Vinegar (You can use Red Wine Vinegar too)
               1/4 - cup - EVOO 
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
                   1/4 - teaspoon - salt
                    2 - cloves - garlic (Roasted)
               1 - Lemon (Squeezed) (or 3 - Tablespoons Lemon Juice (Real Lemon))
                1 - teaspoon - Dijon Style Mustard
                2 or 3 - Tablespoons - Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)

         Directions:
          1) Put all ingredients, except for EVOO & Lemon Juice into a food processor (or blender)
          2) Puree until garlic is chopped very fine.
          3) Turn food processor to slow speed.
          4) Add EVOO & Lemon Juice into the top hole very slowly.
          5) Mix until smooth.
          6) Refrigerate until use.
          7) Shake before adding to salad or veggies.

   Don't forget to adjust the recipes.  You might like more or less garlic.  Make it your own.
   Enjoy!!!

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