Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Ingredients

2 Tbsp honey mustard

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 Tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 C balsamic vinegar

3/4 C olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients well.

Apple Cranberry Raisin Salad Dressing

Ingredients

2/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh pepper

Mix all ingredients well.  To be served over the Apple Cranberry Raisin Salad, linked below.

Our Review

I thought this had no flavor, but other people liked it.

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Zesty Homemade Italian Salad Dressing

Ingredients

3/4 C extra virgin olive oil

1/3 C red wine vinegar

1 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup

1 Tsp salt

1/2 Tsp black pepper

2 1/2 Tsp worcestershire sauce

4 garlic cloves, minced

Mix well.

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Best Balsamic Dressing

Ingredients

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp red wine vinegar

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

1 Tsp light brown sugar

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 Tsp salt

1/4 Tsp black pepper

1/4 C extra-virgin olive oil

Mix well.

Our Review

This was pretty darn good.

Parmesan Red Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3-4 cup Red potatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• ½ cup Parmesan
• 2 tablespoon Fresh chives
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add in garlic and potatoes and saute until potatoes begin to soften, Sprinkle in cheese and oregano and continue to cook until potatoes begin to brown on both sides. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Our Review

This was pretty bad.  The directions are not complete, the potatoes need to be cooked much longer than the recipe says – BEFORE adding the seasoning.  They were still raw and hard and we tried to put them back in the pan with more oil but the seasoning would just burn… maybe we’ll try again someday – with a lot more time spent letting the potatoes cook.

Rosemary Pork Chops

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves

2 Tsp coarsely chopped rosemary

3 Tbsp olive oil

4 bone-in pork chops (1/2 inch thick)

Preheat broiler.  Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then stir together with rosemary, oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.  Rub mixture all over chops.  Broil chops about 4 inches from heat, turning once, until cooked through (about 8 minutes.)  Let stand 5 minutes.

Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/printerfriendly/Rosemary-Pork-Chops-240946#ixzz2HEvGpOYw

Our Review

We weren't impressed.

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Salt and Pepper Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken (breasts or legs)

red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

salt and pepper

Sprinkle salt and pepper on chicken.

Option 1 using boneless chicken breasts: Pour red wine vinegar into a frying pan over medium heat.  Add the chicken and cool until done.

Option 2 using chicken legs: Place the chicken legs in a baking dish and pour apple cider vinegar all over them.  Bake for 1 hour at 375 degrees.  

Our Review

I made these up at the spur of the moment.  The second option in the oven tasted better than the chicken from the pan. I'm not sure if it was the different vinegar, different cooking style, or the different chicken pieces.