Why buy bottled salad dressing when you can make your own? This is a favorite Southern salad dressing, delicious served warm or cold.   INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 large Vidalia onion, grated 3/4 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons oil METHOD: In a small saucepan, whisk...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 extra virgin olive oil 1 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons crushed dried basil* 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste METHOD: Whisk together oils and mayonnaise. Add buttermilk, cheese, basil, salt,...Read More

This summery dressing is delightful with a mixed green salad. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups basil leaves (about 1 large bunch) 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup white wine or champagne vinegar 1 large clove garlic Salt and pepper to taste METHOD: In a blender jar, whirl the basil, oil, vinegar, and garlic until smooth....Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon light miso 1/8 teaspoon toasted sesame 1/8 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 cup neutral flavored oil such as grapeseed or canola METHOD: In a non-reactive bowl, whisk together the vinegar, water, soy sauce, and sugar. Whisk in the miso to form...Read More

Sometimes I just get in the mood for something from my childhood, and when it comes to salads, this does it. This is based on a taste memory of the Thousand Island dressing from the now-defunct Marshall Field’s Department store in Chicago. This dressing is great on turkey sandwiches or salads with lots of chunky...Read More

This dressing was concocted for Grilled Strawberries and Little Gem Salad, but would work well with grilled shrimp, lamb meatballs, or falafel. It would go nicely with Herbed Chicken Paillards in a sandwich as well. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup mint leaves, packed (Try for the most tender leaves, usually from the ends) 1/4 cup white balsamic...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped 3 oranges, juiced 2 tablespoons roasted shallots, chopped 3 tablespoons sugar or honey 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 cup olive oil METHOD: Combine all ingredients together, except oil, in a blender. Slowly add olive oil while the blender is running....Read More

Use this delightfully tangy vinaigrette to dress up a spring green salad made with baby spinach, arugula, or mesclun with a few whole mint leaves added to the salad mix.  INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup freshly squeezed ruby-red grapefruit juice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 1...Read More

Green garlic adds a delicate garlic flavor and vibrant spring green color to this dressing. Use this vinaigrette to dress microgreens or spring lettuce greens, or drizzle it over grilled chicken or fish. INGREDIENTS: 2 green garlic stalks, cleaned, trimmed, and minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon...Read More

This is a very versatile lemon dressing and something that’s great to keep on hand during the warm summer months. Use it as a salad dressing with mixed baby greens. Or, use it as a dip with blanched, chilled artichokes, asparagus spears, or broccoli. It also stands in nicely as a faux hollandaise sauce, when...Read More