Warm Bacon And Shallot Vinaigrette Food

WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 T drippings in skillet.
• Cook shallots and garlic in hot drippings for 3 minutes, or until tender. Add brown sugar and cook stirring constantly for one minute or until sugar is dissolved.
• Process garlic mixture, orange juice, and remaining ingredients in blender until combined.
• FYI the cooked bacon is not actually used in this recipe, but you can top your salad with it if desired.

WARM BROCCOLI SLAW WITH BACON

Steps:

• Toss together the broccoli slaw, cabbage, kale, parsley and raisins in a large bowl.
• Put the bacon in a large nonstick skillet; set over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until well browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from the skillet and add the olive oil. Add the shallot and cook over medium heat until softened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
• Immediately pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss to coat. Add the bacon and toss; season with salt. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour to soften.

WARM ASPARAGUS AND BACON TOAST WITH RED PEPPER-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet in 4 bunches of 4 or 5. Place 2 pieces of bacon over each bunch, forming an X. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is partially cooked. Remove from the oven, leaving the oven on.
• Lightly toast the bread in the oven. In a small bowl, combine the oil and garlic and brush on the bread. Transfer each bundle of asparagus and bacon to a slice of bread and top with a slice of cheese. Place on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
• To serve, spoon 1/4 of the vinaigrette on each of 4 plates. Place a warm toast on each pool vinaigrette.
• To make the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir in the chives, olives, shallots, and bell pepper; set aside.

WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the pieces of bacon in an even layer in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until cooked through and crispy, turning as needed to cook the bacon evenly, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the bacon to a paper towel to drain and cool and set aside.
• Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet. Add the shallow and garlic to the skillet and cook in the bacon grease for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper to the skillet and whisk well to combine. Reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to serve. (Note: Crumble or chop the reserved bacon and use as a topping with the salad or veggies you're using the vinaigrette for.)

HARICOTS VERTS WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook beans in boiling water for 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge beans into ice water, drain.
• Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon. Add shallots to drippings in pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender. Combine shallots and bacon in a large bowl. Add beans to pan; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add beans, oil, vinegar, and salt to bacon mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with walnuts and parsley.