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Dressings made with your own herbs
It's not surprising that our frugal,industrious
grandparents and great-grandparents valued
herbs for their aromatic qualities as much
as for their flavor.
~Norma Jean Lathrop~
Dressings made with your own herbs are so easy, and the taste is so much fresher
than store bought. Remember, that you can substitute and experiment with any of the herbs in the
recipes. If you have sage instead of thyme then use it! Don't be afraid to substitute. This is how
cooks develop their own recipes. Who knows what you may discover!
Thyme Vinagrette
You will need:
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup wine or herbal vinegar
1/2 tsp. Dijon
1 Tablespoon chopped thyme
1 small red onion, minced
salt and pepper to taste
Wisk all together, and use on a green salad, pasta or crisp cooked vegetables.
Herb and Honey Dressing
You will need:
1 cup honey
1/4 cup herb vinegar
1/4 cup chopped chives, basil, parsley and thyme
2 crushed garlic cloves
Blend in blender or food processor until creamy. Makes a thick green
dressing. This would even make a good dip.
Mixed Herb Dressing
You will need:
2 cups oil
1/4 cup herb vinegar
1 2oz can anchovies with oil
1 crushed garlic clove
1 tsp. paprika
1 Tablespoon fresh mixed herbs or 1 tsp. dried
Combine in blender or wisk until smooth. If you haven't tried anchovies give them a chance!
They add a distinctive flavor, just as in Caesar dressings. Store in refrigerator.
Antipasto Dressing
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine or herb vinegar
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. each salt, pepper and dried oregano
1/4 tsp. red-pepper flakes
Combine all. Makes 1 cup. Use as a marinade
with mushrooms, or as a dressing.
Basket Ideas!
For a special hostess gift place a bottle of dressing, a nice bag of mixed salad, croutons
and a loaf of french bread placed in a wicker basket. For a holiday basket you could place
these recipes handprinted on pretty recipes cards, a bottle of herb vinegar, an empty jar to mix
the dressing, and dried herbs. This would be great for a vegetarian!
About the author:
Brenda Hyde is editor of Old Fashioned Living, a freelance writer,
cook, gardener and Mom. Growing and using herbs has become one of
her favorite things.
Sheila "I am a Christian Woman, a stay home homemaker and a Mom.
My interests: I love to knit, crochet, sew, embrodiery, and quilt. I play the piano, read music, I write Chrisitan poems and writings. I collect teddy bears, angels, hearts and butterflies."
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