SAUCES AND DRESSING
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Basil
Vinaigrette
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1 t. salt or to taste
1 c. packed fr. basil
1 med. clove garlic
1-2 t. grade B maple syrup
1 small pastured egg yolk (opt.)
blk pepper to taste
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Add all ingredients to blender except the oil and blend.
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Drizzle the oil in slowly as the blender is on low.
Balsamic
Vinaigrette
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1 med. clove garlic
1-2 t. grade B maple syrup (if needed)
1 t. salt or to taste
1 egg yolk (opt.)
blk pepper to taste
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Add all ingredients to blender except the oil and blend.
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Drizzle the oil in slowly as the blender is on low.
Meyer Lemon & Shallot Vinaigrette
1/2 c. meyer lemon juice in processor
1 small minced shallot
Process these two and let rest for shallot to cook in the citrus for a few minutes
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 t. salt
1 t. grade B maple syrup
1 egg yolk (opt.)
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Add all ingredients to blender except the oil and blend.
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Drizzle the oil in slowly as the blender is on low.
Dried Sweet Cherry & Meyer Lemon Dressing and Marinade
1/2 c. sweet dried cherries (squeeze each cherry to check for pits)
1/2 c. water
1 small clove garlic
(process above to puree cherries well)
Add last three ingredients and process more.
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. meyer lemon juice
1 egg yolk (opt.)
2 t. salt
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Add all ingredients to blender except the oil and blend.
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Drizzle the oil in slowly as the blender is on low.
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If cherries are too tart add a little grade B maple syrup.
*This is amazing on duck, chicken or bitter vegetables.