tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31235079294369972272011-07-28T18:57:21.864-07:00Chef Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07685580757547949741noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3123507929436997227.post-85486020565137139192010-01-16T14:29:00.000-08:002010-01-16T14:58:58.452-08:00<em><span style="font-family:verdana;">So I have had a ton of requests for the recipe to this salad... so here it is!! </span></em><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Mixed Baby Greens with Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette by Chef Jessica Griffith</span></strong></div><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></strong><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette:</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1 tsp. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">dijon</span> mustard</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1 clove garlic, finely chopped</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">2 Tbsp. sugar</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Whisk balsamic, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">dijon</span>, garlic, and sugar in bowl and then slowly whisk in olive oil until smooth.<br /></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Makes 2/3 cup vinaigrette</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">10 oz. mixed baby greens</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1 medium green apple, chopped (1 cup)</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">4 oz. Gorgonzola or blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1/4 cup dried cranberries</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Balsamic vinaigrette (see above recipe)</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1) Make vinaigrette. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">2) Toss vinaigrette and remaining ingredients before serving.</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Makes 6 servings</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><em><span style="font-family:verdana;">Some of you have tried this salad with chicken and here is how I prepare the chicken...</span></em></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Take one package of chicken breast tenders and cook over med-high heat with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and include in salad ingredients</em>.</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>Cooking Tip:</strong><br /></span></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Toasting nuts</span></strong></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">So here are a few of the ways you can toast nuts:</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread nuts in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ungreased</span> shallow pan. Bake about 10 minutes, stirring <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">occasionally</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">until</span> golden brown and fragrant. </span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">2) Cook nuts in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">ungreased</span> heavy skillet over med-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant.</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">3) If you own a small shallow stoneware piece, you can use your microwave. (This method is best for a small amount of nuts) Spread nuts into stoneware pan, microwave in 30 second increments, stirring each time, until golden brown and fragrant.</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">No matter which method you choose, remember to watch carefully as nuts brown quickly.</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3123507929436997227-8548602056513713919?l=blissfulchef.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chef Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07685580757547949741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3123507929436997227.post-90545249172232237602009-10-16T23:16:00.000-07:002009-10-16T23:19:54.582-07:00Well last year I started a family blog, which I never really posted to or maintained. Well I decided to give this a try again, but to start blogging recipes and food related stuff. I am hoping to do a much better job of maintaining this blog and eventually link it to my website. Whenever I get a site finally up!! Know anyone with computer skills that will work for food???<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3123507929436997227-9054524917223223760?l=blissfulchef.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chef Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07685580757547949741noreply@blogger.com0