Champagne Vinaigrette
This delicious vinaigrette will become a favorite after the first taste.
Active Time: 10 minutes
Makes 1 cup
1
garlic clove, peeled
1
small shallot, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
1
teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼
teaspoon kosher salt
2½
tablespoons Champagne vinegar
¾
cup extra virgin olive oil
1. Put all ingredients except the olive oil in a blender or food processor
fitted with the metal chopping blade. Pulse a few times to break up
the garlic and shallot and then, with the unit running, add the oil in a
slow, steady stream and blend until emulsified.
2. Let mixture blend an additional 30 seconds after emulsifying.
3. Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Bring to room temperature and stir or whisk before serving.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 92 (99% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g
• fat 11g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 44mg
• calc. 1mg • fiber 0g
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
The perfect side dish to any meal; the saltiness of the pancetta
complements the earthiness of the sprouts and a finish of red wine
vinegar provides an unexpected, but welcome tang.
Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes 4 servings
1
pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1
shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
1
ounce pancetta, diced
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
⁄
8
teaspoon kosher salt
1
⁄
8
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2
teaspoons red wine vinegar
1. Toss all the ingredients except the vinegar together in a bowl until
evenly coated. Arrange the ingredients on the baking pan in a single
layer, Brussels sprouts cut side down.
2. Put the baking pan in the oven with the rack in the lower rack
position and set the oven to Super Steam at 400˚F for 20 minutes,
until the sprouts are tender and well browned. Start checking after
15 minutes.
3. Remove sprouts from the pan and put them into a serving bowl. Toss
with vinegar. Adjust seasonings as desired and serve.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 108 (46% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 5g
• fat 6g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 6mg • sod. 230mg
• calc. 50mg • fiber 4g
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