Jaime's Favorites

“Citrus Burst” Vinaigrette

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by Jaime
Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Orduña vinegar
  • 2-3 tbsp Majhoub Piquant Orange Slices
  • 1 tbsp Marash Pepper
  • Salt to taste

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Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • To obtain a really smooth mixture, combine the vinegar and orange slices first & shake. Next add the olive oil and spices & shake again.
  • Makes 1 cup

Ravishing Raspberry Vinaigrette

Friday, March 12th, 2010 by Jaime
Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Jaeger Family olive oil
  • 1/2 cup 6yr Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp American Spoon Raspberry Preserves
  • Salt & pepper to taste

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Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • To obtain a really smooth mixture, combine the vinegar and preserves first & shake. Next add the olive oil & shake. Season with salt & black pepper to your liking.
  • Makes 1 cup

Fabulous French Vinaigrette

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 by Jaime
Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup Banyuls Vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Banyuls Mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp Piement d’esplette (french red pepper)
  • pinch Dried Lavender
  • Salt to taste

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Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • Marinate pork, turkey, tofu or salmon. try it on your favorite sandwich or drizzle on a salad. Store unused portion sealed in the refrigerator. Store unused portion sealed in the refrigerator.
  • Makes 1 cup

Wonderfully Wine-y Vinaigrette

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 by Jaime
Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Joseph La Casetta Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Yellingbo Olive Oil
  • 2-3 tbsp Austrian Wine Spread
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

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Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • To obtain a really smooth mixture, combine the vinegar and wine spread first & shake. Next add the olive oil & shake. Season with salt & black pepper to your liking. Store unused portion sealed in the refrigerator.
  • Makes 1 cup

Wonderfully Walnut Vinaigrette

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 by Jaime
Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Agrodolce Bianco White Wine Vinegar
  • 2-3 tbsp Walnut Mustard (noix)
  • black pepper to taste

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Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • To obtain a really smooth mixture, combine the vinegar and mustard first & shake. Next add the olive oil & shake.
  • Pour it over fruit, drizzle it on a salad, or marinade your favorite meats and vegetables. Store unused portion sealed in the refrigerator.
  • Makes 1 cup

Trapanese Pesto Vinaigrette

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 by Jaime
Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Moscatel Wine Vinegar
  • 1/3 jar Trapanese Pesto
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • To obtain a really smooth mixture, combine the vinegar & pesto first & shake. Next add the olive oil & shake. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Store unused portion sealed in the refrigerator.
  • Makes 1 cup

Tomato Pesto Vinaigrette

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 by Jaime
Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Forum Chardonnay Vinegar
  • 1-2 tbsp Villa Reale Trapanese Pesto
  • salt & pepper to taste

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Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • To obtain a really smooth mixture, combine the vinegar & pesto first & shake. Next add the olive oil & shake. Season with salt & pepper.
  • Drizzle it on a pasta salad, use it on a sandwich, or marinade your favorite meats and vegetables. Store unused portion sealed in the refrigerator.
  • Makes 1 cup

Sweet n’ Sassy Vinaigrette & Marinade

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 by Jaime
Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Fruity Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • a little less than 1/2 cup Moscatel White Wine vinegar
  • 2-3 tbsp Piment d’Espelette mustard (hot pepper)
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of ground Piment d’espelette pepper

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Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • To obtain a really smooth mixture, combine the vinegar and mustard first & shake. Next add the olive oil & shake. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour it over a salad, drizzle it on a sandwich or marinade your favorite meats & vegetables.
  • Store unused portion sealed in the refrigerator.
  • Makes 1 cup

Simple Summer Pasta Salad

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 by Jaime
Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Latini Pasta (cooked al dente)
  • 1 cup Trapanese Pesto Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley, coarse chop
  • 8 Boquerones (white anchovies) filets, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

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Directions:

  • Cook pasta until al dente, toss with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Toss in vinaigrette, boquerones, and parsley.
  • Finish with cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Cool in refrigerator.
  • Take out one hour prior to serving, to bring to room temperature.

Spicy Tunisian Tapenade!

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 by Jaime
Ingredients:

  • 3-4 tbsp Harissa
  • 1-2 tbsp Les Costas Olive OIl
  • 8 oz. Sahli Olives, pitted & chopped

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Directions:

  • Mix together and enjoy on some toasted Zingerman’s Bakehouse Sicilian Sesame Semolina bread!