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Written By: chefjohn on October 2, 2010 11 Comments
Agave Nectar – Mustard Dressing

I created this Agave nectar mustard dressing recipe when I was developing a tasting menu for a job that never materialized. This recipe is for two salads. I used it for a Baby Spinach salad with Strawberries,Peaches,Gorgonzola cheese, and roasted Pecans. The Agave will give your salad a light sweet flavor without over powering the [...]

Written By: chefjohn on July 22, 2010 8 Comments

Summer is  here, get your grill ready! These are some quick and easy recipes for summer grilling. Grilled Chicken Breast with Kiwi Vinaigrette 3 to 4 – Kiwi fruit,peeled and halved 1/4 cup – Red wine vinegar 2 tbls. – Honey 1/4 tsp. – Salt 1/8 tsp. – White pepper 1/3 to 1/2 cup – [...]

Written By: chefjohn on May 4, 2010 No Comment

This dressing recipe is a real good match with a Greek salad or you can use it on any salad you like. Greek Salad Dressing 1OZ. – Shallots (Chopped Fine) 1OZ. – Garlic (Chopped Fine) 1Cups – Lemon Juice (Fresh) Pinch – Salt & Pepper (To Taste) 2Cups – Extra Virgin Olive Oil makes 3 [...]

Written By: chefjohn on May 2, 2010 No Comment

This is a simple marinade that adds a lot of flavor. Marinated Pork Chops 1Oz. – Garlic chopped 3Cups – Olive oil 3Oz. – Rosemary, Thym, Oreagno  chopped (MIX) Pinch ea. – Salt & Black pepper marinates 6 chops Procedure: mix all ingredients together and pour over Pork Chops and refrigerate for up to four [...]

Written By: chefjohn on April 13, 2010 No Comment

Made a quick meat rub the other night when we where having a piece of flatiron steak cooked on the grill. It”s quick, easy and really adds a bang to the flavor of the steak that I did not have all day to marinade. Could also be used on a steak for a salad. 2ea. [...]

Written By: chefjohn on April 3, 2010 No Comment

Olive Oil And Olives A Simple Guide to Olive Oil Flavors change a great deal from one region to the next, all over the world, with Spain being the world’s largest producer. Keep the following shopping tips in mind when when purchasing olive oil. * A bottle labeled “Extra Virgin” means that the oil has [...]

Written By: chefjohn on January 14, 2010 One Comment

Kiwi Vinaigrette 3 to 4 – Kiwi fruit,peeled and halved 1/4 cup – Red wine vinegar 2 tbls. – Honey 1/4 tsp. – Salt 1/8 tsp. – White pepper 1/3 to 1/2 cup – Soybean or vegetable oil PROCEDURE: To make the vinaigrette, place the kiwi fruit into a food processor fitted with a steel [...]

Written By: chefjohn on July 11, 2009 No Comment
Citrus Orange Vinaigrette – Light Dressing

This is a light and refreshing vinaigrette dressing made quick and easy with few ingredients, great for summer salads. It is so light … not over powering, yet sweet and full of flavor. Citrus Orange Vinaigrette 2cups – Orange juice 1cup – Grapefruit juice 1tbls. – Shallots (chopped) 1tbls. – Garlic (chopped) 1cup – Rice [...]