Ingredients:1/4 cup of olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon on Dijon mustard1 small shallot, minceda pinch of saltFreshly ground pepper to taste Directions:Whisk all ingredients together vigorously; it should make a nice dark brown emulsion. Add more oil, vinegar, or mustard to taste. My thoughts: We make this salad dressing […]
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Chicken and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup PLUS 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)1/4 balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon dried oreganosaltpepper32 oz diced tomatoes12 oz tomato sauce2 handfuls of fresh spinach1 onion, diced finely4 cloves garlic, diced1 tablespoon butter1 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup PLUS 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella (divided)1/2 cup PLUS 2 tablespoons […]
Chicken-Bacon Grilled Cheese
Ingredients:4 slices rye bread4 strips bacon2 chicken cutlets, pounded flat2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon good quality Dijon mustard plus some for spreadinghorseradish cheddar, sliced (we used Cabot brand)saltpepper Directions:In a frying pan over medium heat, fry bacon. Meanwhile, shake together the mustard, olive oil, vinegar and salt […]