Orange Ginger Balsamic Vinaigrette Food

ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to a jar, top with a lid, and shake until well combined.
• Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, or maple syrup as desired.
• Shake once again just before serving.

ORANGE BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook shallot, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer briskly, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to about 2 1/4 cups, about 25 minutes.

ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small jar with a tight-fitting cover, combine the orange juice, vinegar, mustard, honey and pepper. Cover and shake well until combined. To store, refrigerate for up to 1 week. Shake well before serving.

ORANGE GINGER BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put it all in a bullet or food processor and puree for 30 seconds to one minute.
• Let sit for about 10 minutes for ingredients to get to know each other and it's ready to go.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator.
• In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.
• To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.

GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and whisk to blend well.
• Store in refrigerator for a short period.
• Serve with hearty salads, fish, beef, or vegetable chunks.

SWEET GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat oil in an 8-inch skillet over moderate heat until it shimmers and a single julienne of ginger dropped into it bubbles to surface immediately. Stir in remaining ginger julienne. Fry just until golden, 10 to 20 seconds, then carefully pour mixture into a sieve set over a heatproof bowl. Spread fried ginger on paper towels to drain (for salad topping) and cool oil.
• Press or squeeze enough grated ginger to extract 2 tablespoons juice using a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
• Whisk together ginger juice, vinegar, sugar, and peppercorn salt to taste until sugar is dissolved, then whisk in cooled ginger oil.
• Use fried ginger as a salad topping.