caesar

intermediate cooking series
makes 1 quart
takes just a few minutes


2 egg yolks
2 tbs dijon mustard
10 anchovy fillets (I use anchovy paste)
4 oz lemon juice
1 cup shredded parm
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 1/2-3 cups of canola oil
S&P

In a food processor blend together all ingredients except for oil. While processor is on, slowly drizzle in oil until dressing is thick. Season with salt to taste.

*use a whisk if you don't have a food processor

Dijon Vinaigrette

intermediate cooking series
little over two cups of dressing
less than 5 minutes

1/2 c of muscato vinegar
1/4 c of honey
1/4 c whole grain Dijon mustard
1 shallot minced
1/4 tsp thyme leaves
1 1/2-2 cups of oil
S&P to taste

1. In large mixing bowl mix all ingredients except for oil.
2. Slowly whisk in oil until dressing is thick and emulsified.
3. Season to taste

White Balsamic Vinaigrette

intermediate cooking series
under two cups
less than five minutes


1 shallot chopped
1/2 c honey
1/2 c white balsamic vinegar
1 egg yolk
1.5 c extra virgin olive oil
S&P to taste

1. In a food processor combine all ingredients except for oil
2. while processor is spinning slowly add oil until emulsified

*this is my favorite dressing, almost fluffy white
*excellent with bib lettuce and thinly sliced apples or pears.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

intermediate cooking series
around 2 cups of dressing
less than 30 min

1/2 c of balsamic vinegar
1 orange juiced
1 shallot minced
3 cloves of garlic minced
1tbs chopped parsley
1 1/2-2 c Extra virgin olive oil
S&P to taste

1. Mix all ingredients with a whip except for oil
2. Slowly drizzle in oil stirring consistently.
3. Season with S&P to taste

*this one has quite the bite to it

vinaigrette

basic cooking series
1/2 cup
less than 30 min

1-2 tbs good wine vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 tsp dijon
8 tbs good olive oil
S&P
1 tbs minced shallots

can add dried herbs as desired

beat vinegar or lemon juice, salt and mustard in bowl to dissolve the salt. Beat in the oil by droplets, and add in shallots and seasonings.

green goddess dressing

barefoot contessa
2 cups of dressing
less than 30 min

1 c mayo
1 c chopped scallions (both white and green parts)
1 c chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 c lemon juice
2 tsp chopped garlic
2 tsp anchovy paste
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp pepper
1 c sour cream

place mayo, scallions, basil, lemon juice, anchovy paste, S&P in a blender and blend tell smooth. Add sour cream and process just until blended.