130212 salad roasted pecans gorgonzola shallot vinaigrette Recipes

salad, mixed mushrooms , such as cremini, shiitake and oyster, red onion, finely diced, mixed baby asian greens, such as mizuna or tatsoi, or curly endive, crumbled feta cheese, chopped toasted pecans , walnuts or pine nuts (see note), vinaigrette, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeeze lemon juice, dijon or horseradish mustard, salt and freshly ground black pepper

balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, minced shallots, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, sliced peeled peaches, vertically sliced red onion, chopped pecans, toasted, gourmet salad greens, crumbled goat cheese

butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch pieces, extra virgin olive oil, divided, maple syrup, kosher salt, divided, ground black pepper, divided, cranberries, dried, apple cider or 3/4 cup apple juice, cider vinegar, shallots, minced, dijon mustard, baby arugula, walnut halves, toasted, parmesan cheese, grated

butternut squash, peeled and 3/4-inch) diced, good olive oil, pure maple syrup, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried cranberries, apple cider or apple juice, cider vinegar, minced shallots, dijon mustard, baby arugula, washed and spun dry, walnuts halves, toasted, freshly grated parmesan

yukon gold potatoes, cut into wedges, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, sliced garlic, minced fresh thyme, kosher salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, white wine vinegar, minced shallots, dijon mustard, chopped fresh tarragon

pecan halves or pieces, baby spinach leaves (about 8 oz.), rinsed and crisped, dried cranberries, crumbled gorgonzola or other blue cheese (4 oz.), lemon-flavored extra-virgin olive oil, olive oil plus 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper

shallots or 2 medium , thinly sliced, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, minced, coarse sea salt or 1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus additional to taste, chickpeas, drained, carrot, peeled and coarsely grated, flat leaf parsley, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground black pepper

shallots (about 24), peeled , halved lengthwise, olive oil, fresh breadcrumbs made from french bread, farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, asparagus, trimmed, cut diagonally into 11/2-inch pieces, creamy blue cheese (such as saga blue or gorgonzola), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

pecan halves, white sugar, salt , to taste, cayenne pepper , to taste, garlic powder, pre-washed salad greens (i used half a bag of romaine and half a bag of spring greens ), salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, hickory smoked bacon , cooked crisp and crumbled, diced seeded fresh tomatoes, grated carrot, avocados, peeled,pitted and diced, lemon , juice of, divided, garlic salt , to taste, lump crabmeat or 1 1/2 cups imitation crabmeat (or a combination), crumbled gorgonzola or 2 -3 oz blue cheese, ranch dressing

olive oil , for coating baking sheet, zucchini, halved and sliced (4 cups), carrots, halved and sliced diagonally into 1-inch pieces (4 cups), red bell pepper , cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips (1 cup), shallots, halved (1 cup), olive oil, olive oil, lemon juice, tabil mixed spice , use tabil - dry coriander spice mix from tunisia # 479881 (to taste), cilantro, coarsely chopped, salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

root vegetables (such as carrots, parsnip, celeriac, swede, sweet potato, small potatoes, shallots, beetroot), caraway seeds, thyme, celery, cut into 2in pieces, garlic cloves, left unpeeled and smashed with the back of a knife, olive oil, flaked sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, parsley, chopped, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, olive oil, brown sugar

golden beets, olive oil, divided, minced garlic, divided, chopped fresh thyme, divided, minced fresh tarragon, divided, salt, divided, black pepper, divided, red wine vinegar, sugar, chopped shallots, chopped fresh oregano, vertically sliced red onions

beef tenderloin roast, trimmed and tied, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, dry white wine, shallots, minced, dried tarragon, cornichons (french pickles) or dill gherkins, julienned, heavy cream, unsalted butter, softened, dijon mustard, minced fresh tarragon leaves, green beans with red onion and mustard vinaigrette, recipe follows, roasted cauliflower florets , as needed, roasted halved new potatoes (tossed with olive oil and chopped rosemary leaves), as needed, roasted baby carrots (tossed with butter and chopped chives), as needed, roasted cherry or grape tomatoes, as needed

fresh beets, washed, and tops and stems trimmed, olive oil, minced shallots, red wine vinegar, vodka, extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh dill, boneless smoked sturgeon , flaked into bite-sized pieces, granny smith apple, cored and julienned

fresh black mission figs, stemmed, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, orange blossom honey, warm water, lemon, juiced, handful each assorted fresh herbs , such as parsley, basil, and chives, finely chopped, gorgonzola, cut in big chunks

red potatoes (about 8 medium), olive oil, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, sliced shallot rings, diced roasted red bell peppers, capers, drained and chopped, gorgonzola or best quality blue cheese, crumbled

fennel bulbs, sliced, sweet onions, sliced, olive oil, salt, divided, pepper, divided, chopped dried peach, peach nectar, shallot, minced, dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, torn mixed salad greens

vinaigrette, lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, salt and pepper, whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fresh rosemary, red pepper , julienned, yellow pepper , julienned, red onion, sliced, olive oil, water chestnuts, sliced, sundried tomatoes, blanched, chopped, asparagus, blanched and cut into thirds, salt and pepper, gorgonzola or stilton, country ham, diced, heads bibb lettuce, washed