Vinaigrette Archives – Culinary Seasons

BBQ, Beef, Dressings, Gluten Free (GF), Grill, Marinades, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian

When I set out to make this vinaigrette I was shooting for a nice kick of heat with the acidity of the balsamic and creaminess of the blue cheese. But as I tasted along the way, while writing down the recipe, this dressing produced a nice balance of minimal heat with sweet acidity and a […]

Asian, BBQ, Grill, Pork, Recipes, Salads

What makes a chopped salad? Generally speaking, a chopped salad is where ingredients are chopped down to smaller bite sized pieces that allow you to get many flavors in a bite as possible. When people hear the words chopped salad it most likely brings to mind the Italian version that incorporates the flavors from an […]

Asian, Dressings, Marinades, Recipes, Vegetarian

This vinaigrette hits all the flavor points Savory from the earthiness of the sesame oil Salty, Sweet, Acidic & a touch Spicy. It will make it to your regular rotation of dressings for salads, cold noodle salads and even as a marinade. The recipe can be made Gluten Free if Tamari is substituted for the […]

Asian, Condiments, Dressings, Gluten Free (GF), Recipes

Pickled ginger has many uses, add to vinaigrette style dressings, add to marinades and sauces. It will give a flavorful ginger zing that can’t be matched by regular vinegars. The Pickled Ginger Juice as well as the pickled ginger is used in the Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette. I have used the pickled ginger as a condiment […]

Dressings, Gluten Free (GF), Recipes, Vegetarian

Balsamic Vinaigrette is a classic vinaigrette that goes well with many salad variations. It works well as a marinade on vegetables, use on Portobello Mushrooms to impart flavor before grilling for a sandwich or a pasta dish. Marinate a flank steak or tri tip overnight and grill for dinner the next day. The marinade will […]