Filomenas Balsamic Vinaigrette Food

OUR FAVORITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a lid. Replace lid on the jar and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.

BASIL-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, basil, garlic and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper.

MAPLE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together first 5 ingredients.
• Gradually add oil, whisking until well mixed.
• To thin consistency, add apple juice until desired texture is achieved.
• This dressing can be store up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl whisk together the vinegar, mustard, shallot, hot pepper sauce and salt. continue to whisk while adding the oil in a slow stream; the dressing will thicken. Add freshly ground pepper to taste, and adjust the seasoning. Use within an hour or so of completion.

PANCETTA BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Special Equipment: 1 (6 to 8-ounce) decorative jar
• Warm the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly and pour into the decorative jar. Add the balsamic vinegar, rosemary, salt, pepper, and sugar. Put the lid on tightly and shake to combine. Add the extra-virgin olive oil, replace the lid again, and shake to combine.
• When ready to use shake well to combine.
• Cook's Notes: Can be sent as a gift with label and with name of recipe and date made and what to use it for dipping with bread (crostini), for steamed veggies, salad dressing, tossed with cooked pasta, steamed artichoke dip.

SIMPLE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
• If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.
• Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
• If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine canola oil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, warm water, dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
• Cover and shake until well blended. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 week.
• Variations: Prepare balsamic vinaigrette and add one of the following:.
• Herb: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves.
• Shallot: 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots.
• Citrus: 1 teaspoon grated fresh orange peel.

OREGANO BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine vinegar and seasonings.
• Gradually whisk in olive oil to blend.
• Serve over your favorite salad greens.
• Especially nice garnished with shaved parmesan cheese.
• Refrigerate any unused vinaigrette.

FILOMENA'S BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the mustard, salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar in a medium bowl; use a hand mixer or immersion stick blender to whip the mixture. With the mixer or blender running, add the oil in a slow steady stream (the stream should be no thicker than a pencil, he says) until that gorgeous consistency you're after is achieved. Va bene!