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Thursday, September 11, 2008

Blue Cheese or Roquefort Dressing


This is great over lettuce wedges. Wash 1 head of iceberg lettuce, drain well and wrap in paper towels. Cut in 1/2, then in wedges, quartered, in 6 or 8 wedges depending on the size of lettuce and preference. Spoon dressing over and garnish with chopped tomatoes, or purple onion slices if desired and blue cheese crumbles.

Dressing:

1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
Fresh ground black pepper
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 TBS lemon juice
1 TBS milk*

Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and worcestershire sauce. Add dry mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Blend well. Stir in blue cheese. For smoother consistency, blend in food processor. Before serving, refrigerate overnight for best taste.

*If dressing is too thick, add milk 1 tsp at a time to desired consistency.

Roquefort cheese is a milder cheese, typically more expensive cheese. It is produced from sheeps milk and only in France. When using Roquefort, I omit the dry mustard, add 2 TBS fresh lemon juice (just 1 extra TBS) and a dash of Tabasco sauce. I also reduce the worcestershire sauce to 1/2 tsp.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Lettuce Wedge w/blue cheese dressing


I've tried making this with several different types of blue cheese dressing. I have liked them all, but this last one I tried my husband liked the best.

1 head iceberg lettuce
crumbled bleu cheese (I like a mild one)
chopped tomatoes (optional)

Dressing:
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
3-4 oz. blue cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
fresh ground black pepper

Place dressing ingredients, except the cheese, into a container. Mix very well. Best if made a day ahead. Rinse head of lettuce. Hit the stem firmly onto the table or counter to remove. Wrap it in paper towels, stem side down to dry. Place back in refrigerator with dry paper towels (I put it all into a plastic bag to keep it crisp,) until ready to use. Do this step when you make the dressing.

Cut lettuce in half, then into wedges 4-8, depending on desired size. Serve on chilled plates with dressing poured over, sprinkled with additional blue cheese and tomatoes. (The photo shown is NOT on a chilled plate.)

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Spring Salad w/Raspberry Dressing


1 pkg. spring mix salad (I like to mix it with romaine)
1 apple, cut up
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted pecans
crumbled blue cheese, goat cheese, or feta, if desired

Raspberry Dressing:
3/4 cup seedless raspbery jam
1/2 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar (I like the garlic)
1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil

Mix dressing ingredients thoroughly, using food processor if necessary. Chill. Add salad mix to bowl with apple and cranberries. Add dressing and toss. Top with blue cheese and toasted pecans.

Monday, September 8, 2008

Monday Menu

Sunday: BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Corn-on-the-cob, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grapes, Veggies & Dip
Monday: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad
Tuesday: Pot Roast, Potatoes & Carrots (I didn't make this last week.)
Wednesday: Wine & Candlight Dinner w/my inlaws (Lamb...which I am not fond of, lol.)
Thursday: Blackened Salmon (or Sweet Bourbon Salmon) Lettuce Wedge w/Blue Cheese Dressing, Roast Potatoes, French Bread
Friday: Green Chili Burros, Fruit Salad, Chips & Homemade Salsa
Saturday: Grilled Chicken & Veggies

Monday, December 15, 2008

Monday Menu

Sunday: Mexican Lasagne, Salad, Queso Dip & Chips

Monday: BBQ Ribs, Crash Hot Potatoes, Salad, Asparagus

Tuesday: Chicken Taco Soup, Tortilla Chips, Salad

Wednesday: Chicken Marengo, Rice, Salad

Thursday: Ham & Bean Soup, Bread, Fruit

Friday: Prime Rib, Baked Potatoes, Refried Beans, Lettuce Wedge w/blue cheese dressing

Saturday: Ordering Out

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Monday Menu

Sunday: Burgers, Chips & Dip, Lettuce Wedges w/blue cheese dressing
Monday: Chicken & Rice Casserole, Green Salad, Toasted Bagel Chips
Tuesday: Potato Soup, Bread, Fruit
Wednesday: Wine & Candlelight Dinner @ Meridian
Thursday: Baked Ziti, Okra, Garlic Bread
Friday: Going out again, for my birthday!
Saturday:Grilled Pork Chops, Refried Beans, Roasted Asparagus
Sunday: Teriyaki Chicken Salad, Pot Stickers