I like the Tourangelle line of nut oils. I find them to be full-flavored, fresh, and relatively inexpensive for the quality, which I find to be consistent. INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar 1 small shallot, peeled and minced Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1/2 tablespoon sweet-hot mustard 4...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup cilantro stems, chopped 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed, ground 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, powdered Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon agave syrup if needed, or to taste for balance 1/4cup cup olive oil 1/4 cup yogurt METHOD: Place all the ingredients except the oil into a blender....Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, minced 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (optional) METHOD: Place all ingredients in a salad dressing shaker (or glass jar with a lid). Cover...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 teaspoon shallot finely chopped 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper, freshly ground METHOD: In a medium bowl combine shallot, mustard, both balsamic and red wine vinegar, and...Read More

This dressing goes with many salads, but works quite well with salads that include blueberries. It’s also a good finishing sauce for grilled pork or chicken. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon minced shallot Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 3/4 cup grapeseed oil, or other neutral flavored oil...Read More

This makes a salad dressing with greens, blueberries, almonds, and mozzarella, but works well with cold shrimp or chicken, or a salad of sliced radishes and green onions, or slaws. INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons orange juice (fresh preferred, peel reserved) 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/2 cup whipping cream Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon...Read More

Poppy seed salad dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used with a spinach salad or as a dressing for coleslaw. INGREDIENTS: 1 large egg 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons yellow onion grated, plus juice 1 cup olive oil 1 cup vegetable...Read More

Fresh buttermilk dressing takes only minutes to make from scratch–so why buy it? When you make it yourself, the fresh herbs really stand out, and there’s no MSG or calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate to worry about! Using a basic recipe, you can also create your own signature flavors by making a few adjustments to ingredients for...Read More

Before “Ranch” dressing, there was Green Goddess dressing, served originally at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco in the 1920s. This herbal vintage dressing has made a modern comeback on menus in finer restaurants. Some newer versions use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream — feel free to experiment. But, don’t leave out the...Read More

This dressing includes fruit jam in it, hence the name. This is a dressing for hearty salads or can be used as a sauce for chicken or pork chops. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons balsamic or sherry vinegar 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 teaspoons berry jam (blackberry, olallieberry, etc.) A...Read More