Greens And Mushrooms With Raspberry Dressing Food

THE BEST RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Rinse the raspberries and place them in a small saucepan. Roughly mash the raspberries with a potato masher or fork.If you think that the raspberries are not sweet enough, you can then add 1-2 tsp of sweetener.
• Heat them on low heat for about 5 minutes. This will help to intensify the flavors. Stir the mixture occasionally.
• Once reduced, sieve the mixture with a fine mesh strainer. This helps to get rid of the raspberry seeds and excess thick fruity pulp. If you don't mind your dressing with a bit of "body", feel free to skip this step.
• Allow the raspberry mixture to cool before mixing with the remainder of the vinaigrette ingredients - olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk well. Taste the dressing and adjust the sweetness/acid, as needed. I like to allow the dressing an hour or two to infuse. However, it is ready to use immediately.

FAVORITE RASPBERRY TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the fruit spread, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat.

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
• Wash the green beans and trim the ends and any blemishes.
• Cook the beans in the boiling water for 2 minutes, drain, and rinse to stop the cooking process, set aside. You may do this up to an hour before hand.
• Brush off the mushrooms, trim any dry ends of the mushroom stems.
• Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
• Add the mushrooms, sprinkle with garlic, pepper, and salt.
• Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the mushrooms are golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Five minutes before serving, add the green beans to the pan, tossing well to coat with the buttery mushroom mixture.
• Cook until the green beans are heated through, about five minutes.

MIXED GREENS AND TOMATOES WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash the greens; drain and dry. Cut up the tomatoes, if using.
• In serving bowl, whisk the oil and vinegar together.
• Stir the greens and optional tomatoes into the dressing.

MIXED GREENS WITH RASPBERRY WALNUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together raspberry preserves, oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
• Arrange lettuce on salad plates. Top lettuce with dressing and walnuts just before serving.
• My tips: I put all the dressing ingredients in a small tupperware container with a screw on lid and just shake. Much easier and quicker than trying to whisk. Or if you are down to the last little bit of preserves in your jar - just add ingredients to the jar, seal and shake. I also add a couple of tablespoons of water to it as well to kind of thin it out. I usually make it in the morning or the night before and have it ready to go by dinner time. I also sometimes add a sprinkle of feta cheese as well.

MUSHROOMS AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter and saute mushrooms and onions until soft.
• Add green beans and cook until tender.
• Season with salt to taste.