Tarragon Chive Vinegar Food

TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 9 ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

TARRAGON VINEGAR

Steps:

• Wash tarragon and pat dry. Place in a sterilized jar. Using a wooden spoon, gently bruise the tarragon. Add the vinegar. Cover and store in a cool dark place for 2-3 weeks to let flavors develop., Strain and discard tarragon. Pour into a sterilized decorative bottle. Add additional tarragon if desired. Store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

TARRAGON CHIVE VINEGAR

Steps:

• For the infusion: Combine the water and bleach in a large container. Dunk the tarragon and chives in the solution, and then rinse with cold water and pat dry. Place the herbs in a 2-quart container large enough to hold the vinegar.
• Heat the vinegar in an electric kettle. When the vinegar reaches 190ºF, pour the vinegar over the herbs. After the vinegar has cooled, place the lid on the container, and store in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks.
• For storage: After 2 weeks, sterilize the containers and lids that you will store the vinegar in by immersing them in a large pot of boiling water and boiling for 10 minutes. If using corks, purchase pre-sterilized corks, and then dip them in and out of boiling water 3 to 4 times.
• Sanitize the second batch of herbs in the water and bleach solution, rinse, pat dry, and set aside. Divide the fresh herbs among the containers.
• Strain the vinegar through a sanitized funnel lined with cheesecloth. Seal and refrigerate over the fresh herbs in the sanitized containers. Discard the old herbs. The vinegar may be stored at room temperature for 5 to 6 weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil beer and shallots in heavy medium saucepan until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 12 minutes. Add stock and boil until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Add cream and boil until reduced to 2 cups, about 10 minutes. Stir in mustard and mustard seeds. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat before serving.)