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Category Archives: Dressing / Sauce

How To Make Zesty Italian Vinaigrette Dressing

By Drew | Published: February 25, 2010
I grew up thinking “vinaigrette” just meant oil and vinegar. I also thought it didn’t matter much what kind of vegetable oil you were using, and the only kind of vinegar was white distilled. Not surprisingly, I couldn’t understand why would anyone want that on their salad. So I used the “creamy” stuff in bottles [...]
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How To Make (and Can) Spaghetti Sauce In Bulk — Take 2

By Drew | Published: June 4, 2009
I’d love to have fresh tomatoes available year-round. I’d love to be able to make my tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes. I’d also love to have a pony for my birthday. You think I’m getting what I want? So, just like last fall, I made another big batch from canned tomatoes. And tweaked the recipe a [...]
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Pomegranate Raspberry Dressing

By Drew | Published: May 4, 2009
The makers of POM Wonderful pomegranate juice have made an interesting marketing decision. They are positioning and advertising pomegranate juice as a health food. Most of what I see and hear about it is the medical research showing how good it is for your heart, prostate and erectile function. Yes, they’re very proud that drinking [...]
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How To Make (and Can) Spaghetti Sauce In Bulk

By Drew | Published: November 13, 2008
I am the man. I try so hard to be modest, but I don’t know how else to put it. The texture was perfect. The wife likes it. The kids, who have never liked tomato sauce, like it. And 11 out of 12 jars sealed correctly. Here’s how I did it.
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Bacon Balsamic Dressing

By Drew | Published: September 29, 2008
If you’re afraid of animal-based fats, go ahead and click “Back” right now. Don’t let your doctor see this recipe. In fact, I strongly recommend that you don’t make this. Conventional wisdom says that it will kill you. I don’t follow the conventional wisdom. So I get to eat delicious stuff like this.
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