Light Marinades and Dressings

Don’t Miss Dr. Gourmet’s Low Cal Thai Peanut Sauce

September 13, 2012
Dr. Gourmet's Thai Peanut Sauce

Remember my love for farmers’ markets? Everything on this platter (except the seafood, of course) is fresh from the market, including this amazing head of radicchio.  The radicchio at my local grocery store is small and compact, not leafy with amazingly deep colors. I like this variety much better. It’s not nearly as bitter.

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I Need a Plan – Blue Cheese and Basil Salad Dressing

October 22, 2011
Blue Cheese and Basil Dressing with Vegetables

We all have weaknesses. My weakness is blue cheese served with the crusts from a loaf of fresh French bread. I don’t eat the soft, cloud-like middle of the bread, I only eat the crust – with a spread of blue cheese. Clearly I have a blue cheese and French bread crust problem and I [...]

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Just Call Me Copy Cat – Chipotle Raspberry Salad Dressing

January 14, 2011
Raspberry Chipotle Dressing

Our local Quiznos sandwich shop sells a salad they serve with a sweet with heat, chipotle raspberry dressing. I love the stuff! There isn’t a drop left in the container when I’m through. Thus the need to recreate their fantastic salad dressing. Otherwise the alternative is to spend too much time and too much money [...]

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Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

December 11, 2010
Cranberry Vinaigrette

Yep – I still have cranberries floating around in my frig . . .   My darling daughter wanted to string popcorn and cranberries at Thanksgiving, so her dutiful mother went out and bought enough cranberries for cranberry sauce (got to have sauce with Turkey!) and a few hundred bags to string. That’s probably an [...]

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To Die For Sun Dried Tomato and Garlic Dressing

November 2, 2010
Sun Dried Tomato and Garlic Dip

Okay . . . I might be exaggerating just a smidge . . . but don’t miss this salad dressing. Sweet sun dried tomatoes and spicy garlic are a terrific combination. Just a little onion adds some kick. Even our roasted chicken didn’t escape a dip in this dressing! A low calorie, simple, flavorful dip. [...]

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Need to Dip Your Veggies? Creamy Pinto Beans and Rosemary Dip

September 21, 2010
Pinto Beans

Need some dip with those veggies? As I was preparing for work this week, I wanted a creamy hummus to dip my veggies in, but didn’t have a drop of tahini in the pantry – therefore, no hummus. No garbanzo beans either – therefore, no hummus. Rats! The hunt was on for a dip that [...]

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Light and Creamy Avocado Buttermilk Salad Dressing

September 2, 2010
Light and Creamy Avocado Buttermilk Salad Dressing

Who Says Creamy Salad Dressings Are Fattening! I have a friend who eats her salads sans dressing. I watch her take bite after bite of fresh, crunchy lettuce and wish I could follow her example. After all, I’d save a few calories. As much as it pains me to say, I have to have my [...]

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Sweet and Creamy Tarragon Salad Dressing

April 14, 2010
Sweet and Creamy Tarragon Salad Dressing

I think tarragon is one of those herbs that doesn’t get it’s due. It has a sweet, slightly licorice flavor, that is wonderful in a healthy creamy salad dressing. I want to make salad dressings on the lighter side, so I used plain yogurt to give my dressing that creamy texture. I think the slightly [...]

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Green Salad with Sweet and Spicy Basil Vinaigrette

September 5, 2009
Sweet and Spicy Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

In my opinion, it’s a crime if you don’t take advantage of the fresh basil we have available this time of year. I love the sweet and spicy flavor basil gives this simple vinaigrette. Be sure to add fresh greens and tomatoes from the local farmers market, and top with salty Parmesan cheese. You’ll be [...]

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Martha Stewart’s Fantastic All Purpose Spice Rub

July 28, 2009
Martha Stewart

This rub is fantastic and so easy to make. Followers of Martha’s website posted comments saying they had given this rub as Christmas gifts, and I can see why. You could easily use this as a rub on fish, poultry, pork and beef. I had some frozen wild Dover sole from Trader Joe’s. After I [...]

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