I got the basis for this flank steak rub from Cooking Light, but left out their red pepper flakes. This makes a nice spicy rub. It’s not hot spicy although it would be if you add in the red pepper flakes. . I rubbed this on the meat about an hour before grilling it. It’s…
Sauces, Dressing, etc.
How to Make Homemade Russian Dressing
The other night I set out to make Reuben sandwiches and for that you need know how to make Russian dressing. You could buy it of course but that’s no fun! There’s lots of variations in recipes, although most have ketchup (or chili sauce), mayonnaise and horseradish. After that, you might have minced or grated…
Blush Wine Vinaigrette
When I posted the picture of the salad my daughter and her friend made for our dinner the other night, Sandra asked what dressing they’d used. They got this vinaigrette from Simply Salads: More than 100 Delicious Creative Recipes Made from Prepackaged Greens and a Few Easy-to-Find Ingredients, which my sister gave me for my…
Vinaigrette and Other Salad Dressings
I like mixing up my own salad dressings, playing with different vinegars or lemon juice, adding fresh or dried herbs. I just shake up the dressings in a small jar and keep that in the fridge so I can use the leftovers on lunch salads during the week. Most vinaigrette also makes a great marinade….
Macheesmo’s House Salad Dressing with Tarragon Vinegar
I just bought Love Your Leftovers: Through Savvy Meal Planning Turn Classic Main Dishes into More than 100 Delicious Recipes, which looks very promising. Nick Evans writes the food blog Macheesmo. The book gives you some great recipes you can fix when you have more time (like roasting chicken, black beans, baked potatoes, salmon) and…