Dressings made with your own herbs
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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
1/2 cup oil
Wisk all together, and use on a green salad, pasta or crisp cooked vegetables.
1 cup honey
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
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.
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!
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