I am sharing a Maple Walnut Vinaigrette for this month’s #FoodieExtravaganza Maple Syrup theme! The Foodie Extravaganza is a monthly party hosted by bloggers who love food! Each month we incorporate one main ingredient or theme into recipes to share with you. We take turns hosting and this month it’s Lauren of Sew You Think You Can Cook. December 17th…
Brezensalat (German Pretzel Salad)
While pretzels rarely have a chance to go stale in our house, Brezensalat is a delicious way to use them up. Pretzels that have passed their prime are thinly sliced, drizzled with olive oil, and toasted until golden. Toss the toasted slices with some greens, tomatoes, radishes, and cucumbers, then serve with a honey mustard vinaigrette….
Tomato Salad with Avocado Cilantro Vinaigrette
Tomato season is drawing to a close and it is almost time to switch over my garden for autumn. It always makes me a little sad to see all the beautiful tomatoes and fresh herbs disappear, but I will not miss the hot weather. While trying to use up the last of the fresh tomatoes,…
Red Wine Peach Vinaigrette
I always tell myself that I need to prepare more salad dressings to make sure I actually eat the bin of lettuce I buy every week. A portion of that bin generally ends up as compost more often than not. Well, I finally made another vinaigrette and not a single piece of lettuce went to waste….
Blood Orange Vinaigrette
I can’t wait for blood orange season each year and usually end up stocking up when they finally appear since they can be hit or miss in the produce section. I have a ton of blood orange recipes pinned just waiting to be tried, but most of them are desserts. Nothing against desserts, but I…
Tomato Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing
This is the first year I have actually had success growing my own tomatoes! The past two years I have attempted to grow the tomato plants in my garden, but the overabundance of sand in our backyard was not helpful. I tried growing the plants in containers this year and finally got the hang of…
Strawberry Almond Salad
Strawberries and almonds are one of my favorite combinations. This summer salad is topped with quartered strawberries, almonds, and drizzled with a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. It also comes together quickly, in less than 15 minutes. Use your favorite lettuce as the base for this salad. My CSA box came with romaine and red leaf lettuce….
Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing
I found this recipe for Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing at Cooking Classy. It is a copycat based on the dressing from The Old Spaghetti Factory. I have never been to The Old Spaghetti Factory so I cannot vouch for any similarities, but it is a great dressing nonetheless. You can substitute milk for buttermilk, just…
Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
I have received Meyer lemons in the past couple of CSA boxes and enjoy finding new recipes to put them to use. They are slowly starting to become available in some grocery stores, but I have never had any luck with the stores in my area. They are still mostly grown in backyards and for…
Greek Salad Dressing
Chad’s favorite dressing lately is oil and vinegar, so I am always on the lookout for variations. I found a recipe for this Greek vinaigrette at Elly Says Opa and thought it would be perfect for the both of us. It is oil and vinegar based for Chad, but still has a touch of creaminess….
