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White Wine Dressing
January 5, 2021 Lee
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White Wine Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 10.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Makes about ⅔ cup of dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup dry white wine, a good Chardonnay would be perfect
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a screw top jar, close tightly, and shake to mix well. Store covered in the fridge until use.
  • Shake well before using. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost.
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Red Wine Vinegar Dressing
January 5, 2021 Lee
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Red Wine Vinegar Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 9.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Makes about ¾ cup of dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
  • black pepper, to taste, as desired

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a screw top jar, such as a Mason jar. Cover and shake to mix contents thoroughly. Store covered in the fridge until used.
  • Shake well before using. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost.
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Italian Dressing
January 5, 2021 Lee
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Italian Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 9.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Makes about 1½ cups of dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • black pepper, to taste, as desired

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a screw top jar, such as a Mason jar. Cover tightly and shake well to thoroughly blend the dressing. Store covered in the fridge until used.
  • Shake well before use.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Used in Recipes Listed on this Site:
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,Salads - Dressings
Tarragon French Dressing
January 4, 2021 Lee
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Tarragon French Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 25.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup tarragon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled, cut in half
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a screw top jar, like a Mason jar. Cover and shake to mix to blend thoroughly.
  • Store covered in the fridge until use.
  • Shake before using, enjoy.

Notes

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Salads - French Dressings
Aromatic French Dressing
January 4, 2021 Lee
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Aromatic French Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 25.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon aromatic bitters
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 3 drops tobasco sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled, cut in half
  • 1 very small onion, cut in half

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a screw top jar, like a Mason jar, cover tightly and shake well. Place in the fridge to chill.
  • Remove the garlic and onion before serving, then cover and shake just before serving. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,Salads - French Dressings
Oatmeal Mint Chocolate Cookies
January 3, 2021 Lee
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Oatmeal Mint Chocolate Cookies

Lee
I adapted several recipes and came up with this, and they are excellent cookies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup butter, room temp, (2 sticks / 1 block)
  • 1 ¾ cups dark brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups quick cooking rolled oats, (or old fashioned oats)
  • 1 bag Andes Crème de Menthe candies, (8.5 oz / 241 g)

Instructions
 

  • Place the Andes mint chocolate candies in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill. Remove from the fridge, remove each candy from its foil wrapper, break in half and put in a bowl. When all the candies are unwrapped and broke, place the bowl back in the fridge until needed. Don't worry about measuring, just use the entire 241 g / 8.5 oz bag of candies.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking sheet with butter.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together then set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl add the butter and sugar and cream together. Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix together.
  • Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix together until well combined.
  • Add the oats and broken candies and mix together until mixed throughout the cookie dough.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the sheet for 3-5 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost.
# Buster Approved,#1 Go-To Recipes,* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,DESSERTS
Tomato Soup French Dressing
January 3, 2021 Lee
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Tomato Soup French Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 24.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1 recipe French Dressing (Base Recipe), Shortcut
  • ⅔ cup condensed tomato soup
  • 1 tablespoon onion, finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the base recipe.
  • Add the soup, onion, and marjoram to the dressing, cover and shake to mix well.
  • Store covered in the fridge until used.
  • Shake well before use, pour on your favorite salad, enjoy.

Notes

Shortcut: French Dressing (Base Recipe).
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Vinaigrette French Dressing
January 3, 2021 Lee
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Vinaigrette French Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 24.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1 recipe French Dressing (Base Recipe), Shortcut
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chives, finely minced
  • 1 hard boiled egg, peeled and chopped

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the base recipe.
  • Add the dill pickle, chives, and egg to the dressing, cover and shake to mix well.
  • Store covered in the fridge until used.
  • Shake well before use, pour on your favorite salad, enjoy.

Notes

Shortcut: French Dressing (Base Recipe).
Salads - French Dressings
Roquefort French Dressing
January 3, 2021 Lee
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Roquefort French Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 24.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1 recipe French Dressing (Base Recipe), Shortcut
  • ¾ cup Roquefort cheese, crumbled
  • 2 teaspoons water

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the base recipe.
  • In a bowl, mix together the crumbled cheese and 2 teaspoons of water until smooth.
  • Slowly add the dressing to the cheese, mixing after each addition of dressing.
  • Store covered in the fridge until used.
  • Shake well before use, pour on your favorite salad, enjoy.

Notes

Shortcut: French Dressing (Base Recipe).
Salads - French Dressings
Chiffonade French Dressing
January 3, 2021 Lee
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Chiffonade French Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 24.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1 recipe French Dressing (Base Recipe), Shortcut
  • 2 tablespoons ripe olives, minced
  • 4 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely minced

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the base recipe.
  • Add the ripe olives and parsley, cover, and shake to mix.
  • Store covered in the fridge until used.
  • Shake well before use, pour on your favorite salad, enjoy.

Notes

Shortcut: French Dressing (Base Recipe).
Salads - French Dressings