Taste USA: Dressings

Friday, June 24, 2016

salad dressings

How to make salad dressings recipe - From a rich and herby Green Goddess to a light and elegant raspberry walnut vinaigrette, these dressings enhance any salad.

Green Goddess
MAKES 2 cups, PREP TIME 10 mins

Ingredients:
3 anchovies from a can, or 2 tsp anchovy paste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
1⁄2 cup sour cream
1⁄2 cup chopped parsley
1⁄4 cup chopped tarragon
3 tbsp chopped chives
juice of 1 lemon
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:
Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Season to taste.

Thousand Island
MAKES 2 cups, PREP TIME 10 mins

Ingredients:
1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp pickle relish
2 tsp finely chopped red onion
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:
Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Season to taste.

Buttermilk ranch
MAKES 2 cups PREP TIME 10 mins

Ingredients:
4 cups mayonnaise
1⁄3 cup buttermilk
1⁄2 cup sour cream
1⁄2 tsp onion powder
1⁄2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 tsp garlic powder
1⁄2 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp chopped parsley

Method:
Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Season to taste.

Raspberry walnut
MAKES 2 cups, PREP TIME 10 mins
1⁄2 tsp honey mustard
1 tsp sugar
1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
5–7 raspberries
1 shallot, about 2oz (60g)
1⁄2 cup walnut oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:
Put the mustard, sugar, vinegar, raspberries, and shallot in a food processor and pulse to a purée. Blend on a high setting, while pouring the oil in a thin stream through the opening (in the top)
of the processor, until light and fluffy. Season to taste.

Catalina
MAKES 2 cups, PREP TIME 10 mins

Ingredients:
1 large onion, about 12oz (350g), chopped
3 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika or ancho chile powder
1⁄2 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:
Put the onion, ketchup, both the sugars, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika in a food processor. Blend on a high setting, while pouring the oil in a thin stream through the opening
(in the top) of the processor, until light and fluffy. Season to taste.

salad dressings

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Thai Dressing

How to Make Thai Dressing Recipe - preparation 5 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 tbsp Thai fish sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp groundnut oil
juice of 1 lime
a pinch of caster sugar
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Method:
1 Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl until well blended.

Caesar Dressing

How to Make Caesar Dressing Recipe - preparation 5 minutes

Serves 6

Ingredients:
1 medium (US large) egg
1 garlic clove
juice of ½ lemon
2 tsp Dijon mustard,
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
150ml/¼ pint/scant ⅔ cup sunflower oil
salt and ground black pepper

Method:
1 Blitz the egg, garlic, lemon juice, mustard and vinegar in a blender until smooth. With the motor running, gradually add the oil and blitz until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill for up to three days.

Blue Cheese Dressing

How to Make Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe - preparation 5 minutes

Serves 6

Ingredients:
50g/2oz blue cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp cider vinegar
6 tbsp walnut oil
squeeze of lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper

Method:
1 Blitz all the ingredients together in a blender until creamy and smooth.

Minty Yogurt Dressing

How to Make Minty Yogurt Dressing Recipe - preparation 5 minutes

Serves 8

Ingredients:
150g/5oz/⅔ cup Greek yogurt
3–4 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper

Method:
1 Mix the yogurt with the mint and oil. Season to taste and stir to combine.

Sweet Chilli Dressing

How to Make Sweet Chilli Dressing Recipe - preparation 3 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 tbsp Thai fish sauce
juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

Method:
1 In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients together until well blended.

Mustard Dressing

How to Make Mustard Dressing Recipe - preparation 5 minutes

Serves 8

Ingredients:
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
juice of ½ lemon
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper

Method:
1 Whisk the mustard, lemon juice and oil in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Balsamic Dressing

How to Make Balsamic Dressing Recipe - preparation 5 minutes

Serves 6

Ingredients:
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper

Method:
1 Whisk the vinegar and oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Fruity Yogurt Dressing

How to Make Fruity Yogurt Dressing Recipe - preparation 5 minutes

Serves 8

Ingredients:
150g/5oz/scant ⅔ cup low-fat natural yogurt
grated zest and juice of ½ orange
salt and ground black pepper

Method:
1 Blend together the yogurt, orange zest and juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Vinaigrette

How to Make Vinaigrette Recipe - preparation 6 minutes

Serves 6

Ingredients:
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
a pinch each of sugar and English mustard powder
salt and ground black pepper

Method:
1 Put the oils, vinegar, sugar and mustard in a large screw-topped jar. Tighten the lid and shake well. Season to taste.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

French Dressing

How to Make French Dressing Recipe - preparation 10 minutes

Makes 100ml/3½fl oz/⅓ cup

Ingredients:
1 tsp Dijon mustard
a pinch of caster (superfine) sugar
2 tbsp white or red wine vinegar
6 tbsp olive oil
salt and ground black pepper

Method:
1 Whisk the mustard, sugar, vinegar and seasoning together in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil until the dressing amalgamates and thickens.

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Slow Cooker Stuffing

How to make Slow Cooker Stuffing Recipe - This is an easy way to make 'extra' stuffing for a large crowd, saving stove space because it cooks in a slow cooker. Very tasty and moist.

Serve: 16

Ingredients:
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
12 ounces sliced mushrooms
12 cups dry bread cubes
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 1/2 cups chicken broth, or as needed
2 eggs, beaten

Method:
Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, mushroom, and parsley in butter, stirring frequently.

Spoon cooked vegetables over bread cubes in a very large mixing bowl. Season with poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, marjoram, and salt and pepper. Pour in enough broth to moisten, and mix in eggs. Transfer mixture to slow cooker, and cover.

Cook on High for 45 minutes, then reduce heat to Low, and cook for 4 to 8 hours.

Slow Cooker Stuffing

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Ranch Dressing

How to make Ranch Dressing Recipe - Fresh celery leaves provide a straight-from-the-garden taste to this fresh ranch dressing.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon onion powder

Method:
Combine all ingredients and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Keep refrigerated for up to two weeks. Makes about 1-1/4 cups

Ranch Dressing

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Russian Dressing

How to make Russian Dressing Recipe

3/4 cup (175 g) mayonnaise

1/4 cup (60 g) sour cream

3 tablespoons (45 g) ketchup

2 tablespoons (30 g) pickle relish

1 tablespoon (15 g) prepared horseradish, drained

1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon (5 ml) hot sauce

1 teaspoon (4 g) sugar

Pinch salt and pepper

Method:

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together well. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. YIELD: 1 1/2 cups (365 g)

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Homemade Buttermilk Syrup

How to make Homemade Buttermilk Syrup Recipe - This is the pancake syrup my kids refer to as the “candy syrup.” It is downright sinful and makes those everyday pancakes taste like a million bucks.

Ingredients:
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
1⁄2 cup buttermilk
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:
Add the butter, sugar, and buttermilk to a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted. Once the syrup starts to boil, add the baking soda and vanilla and stir to combine. When the syrup starts to foam, remove from the heat and transfer to serving dish. Drizzle over pancakes. This syrup is best used the same day. Read More

Caramel Syrup

How to make Caramel Syrup Recipe - This simple caramel syrup is delicious over pancakes, waffles, or even ice cream. Chances are you will have these ingredients on hand to whip up any time you’d like.

Ingredients:
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons (1⁄2 stick) unsalted butter
1⁄4 cup heavy cream
1⁄4 cup sour cream

Method:
Combine the brown sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until bubbly and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, stirring until melted, then add the heavy cream and sour cream, stirring, until well combined. Reduce the heat to low until ready to serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Read More

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

How to make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe - I have to have chocolate frosting along with my cream cheese frosting, and I have found this simple recipe is my favorite. I enjoy it on chocolate or yellow cupcakes and cakes. This recipe is enough for roughly 24 cupcakes.

Ingredients:
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
1⁄4 cup cocoa powder

Method:
Add the cream cheese and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer, beating until well combined. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Slowly add the melted chocolate to the mixer, beating until well combined. Slowly add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until well combined. Spread over cupcakes or cakes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days. Read More

Cream Cheese Frosting

How to make Cream Cheese Frosting recipe - Cream cheese frosting might just be my favorite frosting ever. It’s perfect for chocolate, yellow, and carrot cake. This recipe is enough for roughly 24 cupcakes. I would double it for a double-layer 9-inch cake.

Ingredients:
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar

Method:
Add the cream cheese and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer, beating on medium speed until smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined. Spread over cupcakes or cakes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days. Read More

Sweet and Smoky Dry Rub

How to make Sweet and Smoky Dry Rub recipe - This simple dry rub makes your chicken, beef, pork, or even seafood full of sweet and smoky flavor. It’s one of my favorites.

Ingredients:
1⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon garlic salt
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin

Method:
Add the brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and cumin to a small bowl and stir to combine. Rub over chicken, beef, or pork. Store in an airtight container for 3 months. Read More

Simple Lemon Dressing

How to make Simple Lemon Dressing Recipe - Sometimes it’s nice to whisk a fresh and simple dressing to go over your salad greens. This is one of my favorites in a pinch.

Ingredients:
1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method:
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk until emulsified and combined. Drizzle over salads. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days. Read More