Sunday, June 10, 2012

Green Goddess Vinaigrette Recipe!!!!


As with most recipes there are many variations from what was the "Original" or "Classic" version which really is what cooking is all about, creating an experience and having fun  as you do it. I will often get my recipe ideas by taking one flavor and thinking it about my senses, day dreaming if you will, then experimenting around in the kitchen. Another fun way to create is to taste and then figure what ingredients are combined in quantity of something I enjoyed out somewhere. Most Chefs are secretive beings, they will often give up a recipe, but not "THE" recipe and most certainly not there exact recipe which humors me because I believe anyone with an accepting palette can figure out what they are eating and with a bit of patience can recreate a gastronomical delite.
Green Goddess Dressing is one such recipe that has many, many variations though there are ingredients that are a must to be called Green Goddess. Classically this is a creamy dressing that has a mayonnaise base, rich in the flavors of anchovy and tarragon, those are the must ingredients for it to be a true Green Goddess Dressing. Utilizing those two key components I now offer my version as a Vinaigrette. For those who dislike anchovy simply leave them or it out.

Ingredients:

2 tbs Olive Oil
1 tbs Walnut Oil (true not flavored)
3 tbs Red Wine Vinegar
1 tbs Chopped Tarragon
1 tbs Chopped Basil
1 tbs Chopped Green Onion (green ends)
1 tsp Chopped Fennel or anise
1 tbs Chopped Garlic
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 tsp Anchovy Paste
Cracked Black Pepper to taste

Simply add all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, blender or food processor and blend together. If you desire lesser of a consistency add 1 tablespoon of water. Allow to rest at room temp for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to blossom and meld prior to dressing your favorite greens as for me I love utilizing this vinaigrette with a Baby Greens and Herb Salad Blend.
Well it is a beautiful day out there so off I go to adventure about with my special someone, ENJOY!!

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