Showing posts with label Dressings/Spreads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dressings/Spreads. Show all posts

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Cajun Remoulade



Cajun Remoulade Sauce



Ingredients:


  • 1 cup of Hellman’s Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp of Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste 

Directions:



  1. Mix altogether the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and salt. 
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning and refrigerate. 



Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Pasta House Co. Special House Salad




St. Louis Missouri
Pasta House Co. Special House Salad


Ingredients:

1 Head Iceberg Lettuce
1/3 Head Romaine Lettuce
1 cup Artichoke Hearts (NOT marinated artichoke hearts)
1 cup sliced Red Onions
1 cup diced Pimentos (drained completely)
2/3 cup Olive Oil
1/3 cup REGINA wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano cheese


Procedure:

Wash the iceberg and romaine lettuce, allowing all the water to drain completely. Place in refrigerator to chill. When lettuce is well-chilled, remove from refrigerator. Split head of iceberg lettuce in half, pulling the heart of lettuce out of both halfs and breaking into small pieces. DO NOT USE A KNIFE ON LETTUCE. Only separate the rest of the iceberg, it will break up when tossed. Tear the romaine lettuce (each leaf into 3 sections). Place both kinds of lettuce into mixing bowl.

Drain artichoke hearts well; measure and add to lettuce. DO NOT USE MARINATED ARTICHOKE HEARTS. Peel and slice red onion; drain and dice pimentos. DRAIN PIMENTOS COMPLETELY, or salad will turn red. Measure the onions and pimentos and add to lettuce.

Add Olive Oil, Vinegar, salt, pepper and toss. Then add parmigiano cheese. Toss until all is mixed completely and serve. Serves four.

Makes 1-2 Servings

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Poppy Seed Dressing

Poppy Seed Dressing

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Dry Mustard
  • 2/3 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Onion Juice*
  • 2 Cups Vegetable Oil (not olive oil)
  • 3 tablespoons Poppy Seeds

Instructions:

  1. Mix sugar, mustard & vinegar.
  2. Add onion juice and stir - mixing thoroughly.
  3. Slowly add oil - using blender or electric mixer, beat constantly and continue to beat until thick.
  4. When you think mixture is thick enough - beat 5 minutes longer.
  5. Add poppy seeds and beat for a few minutes more.
  6. Refrigerate.
*To make Onion Juice, put 1 medium onion in blender and strain off juice.

Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing:


Just add 1 carton Raspberry Yogurt (6 oz Size)


Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:



Substitute

  • 1/2 Cup fresh Lemon Juice for the Vinegar

and add

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel