INTERNATIONAL: Memorial Day Recipes from The Mediterranean Dish

LINK to recipes

INTERNATIONAL: SPAIN: Catalonia 11 - Vinaigretta

This Sauce is typical of the Catalonia Region in Northeastern Spain.  "Vinaigretta" Sauce is an emulsified sauce in which main ingredients are Garlic, Olive Oil and Vinegar (although sometimes it takes into account Lemon Juice instead) but Sour Cream, Mayonnaise or Yogurt can be used instead of Oil. It is often used as an accompaniment to  Vegetables, Grilled Meats or Fishes and also as a Salad dressing.

                

Vinaigretta 

Spanish vinaigrette/Vinaigretta is made by mixing vinegar, olive oil, onions and herbs.

Sometimes capers or sardines are added for a bit of extra flavor.

   Recipe for Berenjena con Vinagreta de Tomate - Eggplant with Tomato Vinaigrette or Vinaigretta

LINK to Spanish Paprika Vinaigrette or Vinaigretta

LINK to Orange Salad with Smoky Spanish Vinaigretta

           LINK to Giada's Mixed Green Salad with                                            Sherry  Vinaigrette

     

Spain is the biggest purveyor of Sherry and it is 

                    used in many recipes. 

AMERICAN: Quick Salad Dressings, Sauces, Vinaigrettes and Marinades from Good Seasons

All recipes below use a package of Good Seasons Zesty Italian Salad Dressing, combing all ingredients and shaking in a Mason Jar or other jar with a lid.  (These recipes are on the back of a multiple package of dressing)

• Teriyaki Vinaigrette or Stir-Fry Sauce for chicken, beef or fish
• pkg of dressing 
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 3 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• Dijon Vinaigrette or Marinade for chicken, beef or fish
• pkg of dressing
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 3 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
• Greek Vinaigrette or Marinade for chicken or shrimp
• pkg. of dressing
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 Tbsp. water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup regular oil
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 Tbsp. chopped ripe olives
• Raspberry Vinaigrette or Marinade for chicken or pork
• pkg. of dressing
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 3 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 Tbsp. raspberry preserves
• Lemon Dill Vinaigrette or Marinade for chicken or fish
• pkg. of dressing
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 Tbsp. chopped dill weed
• Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette or Marinade for chicken, flank steak, fish or shrimp
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lime uice
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1-2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

Ramp Up Your Condiments For Upcoming Holidays - Part 1 of 4 REPOST

  

  

Chili-Lime Ketchup.  Stir in minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce & the juice of 1/2 lime into ketchup as per your tastes. Spread on beef or turkey burgers.

  

  

  

Herb Mustard.  Whisk in 2 TBSN chopped fresh parsley & 1 TSP each minced thyme & rosemary into yellow or Dijon mustard to taste.  Served with grilled steak.

  

Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise.  Puree 1 cup of mayonnaise with 1 peeled roasted red pepper till smooth. Serve with sliced vegetables for dipping. 

    

Tropical Salsa.  Stir in 1/2 cup mangoes, pineapple and/or papaya into regular tomato salsa.  Measure to taste.  Spoon onto grilled tuna or swordfish steaks

  

Lime-Cilantro Sour Cream.  Stir into one cup of sour cream a handful of minced fresh cilantro and the juice of 1 lime.  Serve with tacos or fried fish. 

  

Basil Vinaigrette.  Puree vinaigrette (recipe below) and a handful of fresh basil leaves until smooth.  Serve with crusty bread for dipping. 

• ¾ cup salad oil 
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar
• Kosher salt and ground white pepper (or freshly ground black pepper), to taste

25 Homemade Salad Dressings via Huffington Post Taste

  

  

  

LINK TO HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSINGS

The Fat is Back Part 2 - Huffington Post's Salads & Donatella Video

Link to The Fat is Back Part 1 - FREE DROID TRACKING APP

http://internationalfoodblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-fat-is-back-part-1-free-droid.html

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The Fat Is Back Part 2 - Huffington Post's HUFF POST TASTE post on salads.

GENERIC PHOTOS OF SALADS INCLUDED IN THIS POST.  LINKS BELOW. 

  

  

  

31 salads AND video of Donatella preparing "Caprese Salad"   In case you haven't heard of Donatella Arpaia, chef & restauranteur here are some links about her (below):  I have one of her cookbooks.  Tells you what to stock in your pantry for emergencies and lots, lots more!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donatella_Arpaia

https://twitter.com/donatellaarpaia

http://www.facebook.com/donatellaarpaia

SALAD RECIPES LINK WITH PHOTOS, RECIPES AND SCROLL DOWN PAGE FOR VIDEO OF DONATALLA:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/03/salad-recipes-dinner-lunch_n_2396551.html?ir=taste&utm_campaign=010313&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-taste&utm_content=Title#slide=1938228

SOME OF THE RECIPES:

Spinach, Gruyere, Dried Cranberry And Walnut Salad - This salad is good!!

Kale And Apple Salad With Pancetta And Candied Pecans - Have pancetta in freezer ready for this recipe. 

Winter Salad With Rice Vinaigrette

Beet Salad With Tangerines

New-Style Greek Salad

And 26 more recipes!!

Personal note about salads:  Some peoples' systems can't take salads every day (like mine) so I take flax seed, drink buttermilk, etc., if you do the salad thing with a vengence. 

The Fat Is Back Part 1 - FREE DROID TRACKING APP

LOW FAT AND LOW CALORIE RECIPES BELOW!!!  My story directly below: 

Lost 15 lb. in 2010 to go to my high school reunion in 2010. Gained 9 back. Have running diet contest with a local TV person to be later mentioned OR you can find out who if you follow me on TWITTER.   @christinewilla

 

My Twitter photo

My real photo 

I have identified 21 tops that I can't fit into because the weight is mostly in my "middle" area; some of them still have the price tags on them & still in style.  I talked with my fashion expert!!

My husband is also going on a diet but he does his own thing!!

Starting 1 7 2013 I will be posting my calories, etc, weight loss (not weight) for 3 months.  I can't exercise because of back problems (scoliosis & arthritis) but I can drink a lot of water and watch what I eat and do some light walking.  I lost the weight last time using Weight Watchers.  Probably won't join again because I found this FREE app in Google Play Store and it is user friendly (and I understand the goals since I have used WW before so that is my model).  

There are areas for exercise, water usage, etc. 

MYFITNESSPAL.

I am tracking now (am out of calories and fat grams
and sodium for the day) and I haven't had dinner yet. 

Comment:  That green coffee bean extract doesn't work. Went on 3 different brands for 4 months , followed exact instructions & lost no weight so don't waste your money on it. 

ALL RECIPES "Spring Veggie Bagel Sandwich" Good recipe except too much sodium

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe-Tools/Print/Recipe.aspx?recipeID=143299&origin=detail&servings=1&metric=false

• but use alternate Philly cream cheese rather than regular
• REGULAR CREAM CHEESE:  100 calories; 105 mg. of sodium
• CREAM CHEESE LITE:  28 calories; 70 mg. of sodium
• CREAM CHEESE FAT FREE:  30 calories; 200 mg. of sodium
• USE NO SALT
• Use low sodium bagel or worst case scenario high fiber bagel
• Regular bagel 561 mg of sodium ; low sodium bagel 135
• Calories 300 average bagel; low calorie bagel 140
• Don't have arugula on hand?  Substitutes for arugula link:

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/Dictionary/A/Arugula-4928.aspx

Here is a link to HUNGRY GIRL's (cookingchanneltv) article about bagels

http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/1554

Here is a link to A GREAT CHART on cream cheese & nuitritional information:

http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/search2.php?search_type=foods&searchpro=cream+cheese&x=0&y=0

NOTE:  

• You can knock out 17.2 gram of fat, 62 calories and 819 mg of sodium by using Cream cheese above (in green) 
• Depending on the bagel you can do EVEN BETTER!!

SODIUM IS A KILLER & KEEPS WEIGHT ON YOU. 

GENERIC PHOTOS BELOW: