Sweet Onion Vinaigrette Recipes

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first eight ingredients; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine greens and vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Store any leftover dressing in a refrigerator.

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Combine the onions, vinegar, mustard and a few tablespoons of cold water in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and continue to blend until emulsified. Add the honey and some salt and pepper and pulse a few more times to combine.
• For the hash browns: Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and a pinch of sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• While the onions are caramelizing, put potatoes in a medium pot of cold, salted water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until nearly tender but a knife inserted into the centers still meets a little resistance, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain through a colander and then drain on paper towels.
• Heat the remaining butter and oil on a cast-iron griddle or in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook, pressing firmly with a spatula, until the underside is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the caramelized onions and a drizzle of the green onion vinaigrette and toss to coat. Transfer the hash to a platter and drizzle with the remaining green onion vinaigrette.

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, celery salt, mustard, and black pepper and process until smooth. With the blender on its lowest speed, gradually add the oil in a steady stream until the dressing is thickened. Transfer to a jar or sealable container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Steps:

• In food processor puree everything but the onion. Pour into a bowl and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour so that flavors blend.
• In mean time grill onion slices.
• Add onion slices to vinaigrette and serve at room temperature over grilled veggies.

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients except oil.
• Gradually add oil in a slow, stedy stream, whisking constantly until smooth.
• Cover and chill 30 minutes or more or until ready to serve. Great over salads and also roasted vegetables, fish, meat, rice, etc.

Steps:

• With food processor running, drop garlic and parsley down feed tube and let process until garlic is minced.
• Turn off machine and remove cover, add all remaining ingredients except salt and pepper, replace cover and process for several seconds until well blended.
• Taste and add more honey if you wish, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Keep bottled in the fridge and shake well before using.
• Makes enough to dress about 2 salads; also makes a great marinade for chicken breasts.

Steps:

• Stir together onion, vinegar, mustard, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Marinate about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook beans in a large pot of well-salted boiling water, uncovered, until just tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a large ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.
• Whisk oil and parsley into onion mixture, then toss with beans.
• What to drink:
• Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel '07 or Château de Chamirey Mercurey Rouge '07

Steps:

• WHISK sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold water, 6 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder, 1 tablespoon minced onion flakes, 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 2 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder, 3/4 teaspoon celery salt, 3/4 teaspoon fresh onion juice, 3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon onion salt, 3/8 teaspoon garlic salt, 3/8 teaspoon paprika, 3/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1-2 drops sesame oil).
• BRING mixture to a boiling while whisking constantly.
• REDUCE heat to low simmer, stirring until thickened and flavorful, about 5 minutes.
• ALLOW to cool, then refrigerate in a sealed container (keeps indefinitely).
• SERVE as a dressing for sandwiches or salads and enjoy!