Basil-Sherry Vinaigrette
UPDATED: 4:14 am MDT June 30,
2008
Makes ½ cup
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sweet (cream) sherry
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons minced shallot (see Tip)
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, spokesperson, and the award-winning author of 12 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. Paulette’s most recently published cookbooks are “A Beautiful Bowl of Soup” and “The Spirited Vegetarian,” which was voted “Best Book in the World on Cooking with Wine” at the 2005 Gourmand World Media Awards. Paulette says that international travel is her favorite source of culinary inspiration. . To buy Paulette Mitchell's cookbooks, click here.
This aromatic vinaigrette brings out the best in garden-fresh tomatoes. It's also lovely tossed with an orzo, corn, and tomato salad (see recipe). The key to top-notch flavor: Use extra-virgin olive oil and fresh basil.
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sweet (cream) sherry
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons minced shallot (see Tip)
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
Whisk together the oil, sherry, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 4 days. Whisk or shake before serving.
Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, spokesperson, and the award-winning author of 12 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. Paulette’s most recently published cookbooks are “A Beautiful Bowl of Soup” and “The Spirited Vegetarian,” which was voted “Best Book in the World on Cooking with Wine” at the 2005 Gourmand World Media Awards. Paulette says that international travel is her favorite source of culinary inspiration. . To buy Paulette Mitchell's cookbooks, click here.
