Homemade Mayonnaise

Ingredients 1 large egg yolk 1 ½ t fresh lemon juice 1 t Sparrow Lane Tarragon Vinegar ¼ t Dijon mustard ½ t salt plus more to taste ¾ c canola oil, divided Instructions Combine egg yolk, lemon juice, tarragon vinegar, mustard and ½ t salt in blender. Blend until bright yellow in color. Slowly,Continue reading “Homemade Mayonnaise”

Golden Turkey Brine

Ingredients 1- 12 lb turkey, thawed completely if frozen (fresh is always best) 1 c sea salt 1/2 c brown sugar 4 c boiling water 1 c Sparrow Lane Golden balsamic vinegar 1 T worcestershire sauce 1 head garlic, finely chopped ( 1 tablespoon garlic granules) to taste 1 medium onions, finely chopped ( 2 teaspoons onion powder) to taste 1Continue reading “Golden Turkey Brine”

Red Wine Vinaigrette

Ingredients 1/2 c Sparrow Lane Cabernet Vinegar 3 t lemon juice 2 t honey 2 t salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 c Sparrow Lane extra virgin olive oil Instructions Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil.

Cream of Zucchini Soup

One of my many uses is, soup! It’s light, flavorful and it’s versatile. So if I’m cooking vegetarian/vegan or really want a bowl of creamy goodness; cold or hot, it is all good.
This is probably one of the easiest soups you can make, too. This recipe can be modified to fit any of your specific dietary requirements Of course, I use vinegar when sautéing and salt only as a finishing.

Beet Salad

Ingredients 3-4 medium beets, peeled & halved Sparrow Lane Golden Balsamic Vinegar 2 c baby arugula Sparrow Lane Champagne Vinegar Sparrow Lane Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crème Fraiche salt & pepper to taste Instructions Prep Place beets cut side down in baking dish. Pour the Sparrow Lane Golden Balsamic Vinegar so that the liquid isContinue reading “Beet Salad”

Fabulous Fall Salad

Ingredients 3 c Baby Greens 3 c Romaine Lettuce ¾ c dried Bing Cherries (can substitute cranberries or craisins) ¾ c sliced dried Figs (optional) 1 medium Apple & Pear cubed into ½ inch pieces ¾ c glazed Walnuts or Almonds 4 oz of gorgonzola or blue cheese salt & pepper to taste Dressing ½ cup Sparrow LaneContinue reading “Fabulous Fall Salad”