Varieties of Dressing

Homemade Russian Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
1 Tbs red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
1 dash of dry mustard powder
1 Tbs minced fresh onion
salt and pepper to taste

Mix it all together. Goes great on Reuben sandwiches!

Green Goddess Dressing without the Anchovies

1/4 cup dried parsley
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
the green tops of 4 green onions, about 4" is what I used
2 Tbs wine vinegar
1/4 tsp dried tarragon
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp sugar

Blend until smooth and chill until serving time.

Asian Insipired Salad Dressings

Very Simple Asian Influenced Dressing

The sesame oil and rice vinegar give this an Asian influence.

3 Tbs rice vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar
1 Tbs sesame oil
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

This obviously makes just a small amount! If you want more to store in the refrigerator, follow the 3:1 ratio of rice vinegar and sesame oil, then add brown sugar to taste along with salt and pepper.
Mix together and toss with the salad greens and ingredients of your choice. A little chopped cilantro makes a great addition to a salad.

A Dressing with a Bit More Kick

1 Tbs sesame oil
2 Tbs rice vinegar
1 chili paste
1 Tbs brown sugar
1 Tbs olive oil

Mixed all together and serve.

From cheapcooking.com

Homemade Ranch Salad Dressing

Use a bit more garlic and added a bit more sour cream to make it thicker.

1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
juice and zest of 1/2 a lemon
1 tsp honey
2-3 cloves garlic , minced (I like a lot of garlic)
2 T grated onion
1 pinch dill
1 pinch oregano
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp Kosher salt (less if non Kosher)
1/2 tsp ground pepper
a shake of Tabasco sauce

This comes out a bit runnier than store-bought Ranch style dressings but the flavor is fantastic.

From cheapcooking.com

Thai-influenced Salad Dressing

If you want a Thai twist, add some fish sauce too:

1 Tbs fish sauce
1 Tbs lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp sugar
1 Tbs water
3/4 tsp rice wine vinegar
pinch of red pepper flakes

Mixed all together.

From cheapcooking.com

Easy Homemade Vinaigrette and Variations

Mix up your own vinaigrette in a small jar. If you're at the end of a jar of Dijon mustard, use that jar!

6 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
a pinch of salt
a bit of fresh ground pepper
1 tsp of Dijon

You can also use lemon juice instead of the vinegar.

From cheapcooking.com

Garlic French Yogurt Dressing

1 cup unflavored yogurt
2 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs lemon juice
1 garlic clove, pressed or minced

Mix it all up and chill. Use on tossed green salads, with cooked Swiss chard (cooked then tossed with the dressing, chilled and then served), and beets.

From cheapcooking.com

Milk Gravy Ingredients

2 cups water, including water reserved from the boiled potatoes
1 tbsp flour
1 tbsp butter
1 chicken stock cube
Optional: 1 or 2 drops of dark soy sauce, for color
1 tsp chopped onions
1 cup milk

Method :

Step 1 : Bring the water to a boil in a nonstick saucepan over a medium fire.

Step 2 : Dissolve the stock cube and flour in water.

Step 3: Add in the onion and stir the gravy.

Step 4: Let it boil over a medium fire for about five minutes or until the gravy has boiled down.

Step 5: Add in the dark soy sauce and milk gradually. Stir, and bring to a boil again.

Serving suggestion: Serve meatballs with warm gravy. Add boiled potatoes or pasta and vegetables such as carrots, lettuce. Fresh basil leaves can be used to garnish the dish.

From Kuali.com

Dressing

Garlic French Yogurt Dressing

1 cup unflavored yogurt
2 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs lemon juice
1 garlic clove, pressed or minced

Mix it all up and chill. Use on tossed green salads, with cooked Swiss chard (cooked then tossed with the dressing, chilled and then served), and beets.

Easy Homemade Vinaigrette and Variations

Mix up your own vinaigrette in a small jar.

6 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
a pinch of salt
a bit of fresh ground pepper
1 tsp of Dijon

You can also use lemon juice instead of the vinegar.

Thai-influenced Salad Dressing

If you want a Thai twist, add some fish sauce too:

1 Tbs fish sauce
1 Tbs lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp sugar
1 Tbs water
3/4 tsp rice wine vinegar
pinch of red pepper flakes


Homemade Ranch Salad Dressing

Used a bit more garlic and added a bit more sour cream to make it thicker.

1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
juice and zest of 1/2 a lemon
1 tsp honey
2-3 cloves garlic , minced (I like a lot of garlic)
2 T grated onion
1 pinch dill
1 pinch oregano
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp Kosher salt (less if non Kosher)
1/2 tsp ground pepper
a shake of Tabasco sauce

This comes out a bit runnier than store-bought Ranch style dressings but the flavor is fantastic.


From www.cheapcooking.com

Minty Green Goddess Dressing

Created by the chef of San Francisco's Palace Hotel in the early 1920s, this dressing pairs perfectly with hearts of romaine or other crunchy green lettuces.

Servings: Makes 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise
3 green onions (white parts plus 2 inches of the green), chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 anchovy fillets in oil, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients except pepper until well mixed. Scoop into a bowl and season to taste with pepper. Cover and refrigerate before using.

From Oprah.Com

Chestnut Stuffing

Ingredients

2 loaves good-quality white bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 20 cups)
1 1/2 pounds fresh chestnuts (4 cups), scored with an X
3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks)
4 small onions, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3 cups)
1 rib celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 4 cups)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
5 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1 tablespoon coarse salt
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

Spread bread cubes in single layers on baking sheets. Let dry at room temperature, uncovered, overnight.

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add chestnuts; cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain; let cool slightly. Peel and quarter chestnuts; set aside. Peeled chestnuts can be refrigerated in an airtight container 2 to 3 days.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage; cook 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup stock; cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 4 1/2 cups stock, the chestnuts, bread, salt, and parsley; season with pepper. Toss to combine. If not stuffing turkey, transfer to a buttered 17-by-12-inch baking dish. Cover; bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until hot and golden brown, 30 minutes more. Serves 10 to 12

From marthastewart.com

Russian Salad Dressing

Ingredients :

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, onion, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

From AllRecipes.com

Aioli (Garlic Mayonnaise)

"This garlic mayonnaise is excellent with fish. Serve with grilled salmon, deep fried cod, or baked bass; it is good with these recipes and so many more. Vary the flavor by using olive oils from Greece, France, or Italy, but definitely choose an extra virgin olive oil. Do not store for more than a few hours."

4 cloves garlic, minced
2 egg yolks
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, beat eggs well with a wire whisk. Stir in garlic. Gradually add oil in a thin stream, beating constantly until light and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate.

From AllRecipes.com

Dressing for Potato Salad

Ingredients :

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup diced onion (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion and salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to toss with potatoes.

From AllRecipes.com

Asian Ginger Dressing

Ingredients :

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup water

DIRECTIONS

In a 1 pint glass jar or larger, combine the garlic, ginger, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and water. Cover the jar with a tight fitting lid, and shake well. Remove lid, and heat jar in the microwave for 1 minute just to dissolve the honey. Let cool, and shake well before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator

From AllRecipes.com

Creamy Garlic Salad Dressing

Ingredients :

2 cups sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon steak sauce
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard seed

DIRECTIONS

Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, steak sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, monosodium glutamate, garlic powder and mustard seed. Refrigerate until chilled.

From AllRecipes.com

Ranch-Style Salad Dressing

Ingredients :

3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallot
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seed

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chives, shallot, mustard and celery seed. Refrigerate for one hour to allow the flavors to blend.

From AllRecipes.com

Simple Sicilian Salad Dressing

Ingredients :

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper.

From AllRecipes.com