Tequila Fruit Dip and Dressing

Ingredients:

1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons sweetened lime juice
1/4 cup sugar

Method:

Stir together the sour cream, tequila, lime juice, and sugar in a small serving bowl.

Caesar Dressing

Ingredients:

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method:

Combine all ingredients in blender or processor. Blend until smooth.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Makes 1 cup.

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Apple Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple juice
3 whole fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method:

Combine parsley, vinegar, olive oil, apple juice, basil, honey, salt, dry mustard and pepper in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Makes about 1 cup.

Simple Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good vinegar (cider, champagne, etc)
1/4 cup good olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method:

Whisk together the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make a vinaigrette. You can also sub lemon juice for the vinegar to make a lemon vinaigrette.

Sour Cream Vegetable Dip

Ingredients:

1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup radishes, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber, drained
1 Tbs. tarragon vinegar
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. horseradish
3/4 tsp. salt

Method:

Mix and chill. Serve with a variety of fresh vegetables.

Mint Dressing

Ingredients:



130g caster sugar

1 litre water

2 tbsp salt

1 1/2 cups loosely-packed fresh jasmine flowers

3/4 loosely- packed fresh mint leaves, washed and stems removed



Method:

1. Combine sugar and 300ml water in a small pot and stir over low heat till sugar dissolves. Let cook completely.


2. Dissolve salt in remaining 750ml water. Soak jasmine flowers in this for 15 minutes, then rinse gently but thoroughly under running water, and drain. This remove dust and dirt.


3. Combine cooled syrup, jasmine, and mint leaves in an airtight container. Cover and refrigerate overnight.


4. Strain syrup and ready to use.

Mustard Miso Dressing

Ingredients:

2 tbsp yellow miso
1 1/2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
1 1/2 tbsp water
1 1/2 tbsp mild-flovoured oil
3/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp rice vinegar, or to taste

Method:

1. Whisk all ingredients for together and set aside, covered.