Lisa's Favorite Dressings

Dressings are a nice touch to add on to a salad, a main or even used as a dip. Remember to not over dress, as it is always best to taste the real flavor of the food. I always double up on the recipe so I have plenty for a few days! Here are a few of my favorites

Delicious Dijon vinaigrette Dressing

• 1 Tbsp. Of Dijon mustard

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1 tablespoon. maple syrup

• 3 tablespoons of your choice of vinegar ( red wine, balsamic, white wine)

• 1-2 cloves of grated garlic

• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

• pepper to taste

  Blend or whisk in small bowl. I find whisking olive oil slowly as the last ingredient works the best.

Apple Cider Dressing

• 1/3 cup of olive oil

• 1 garlic clove grated

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 2 teaspoons of maple syrup

• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

• Whisk all together in a bowl until creamy.

• Store in a glass jar

Creamy Cilantro Dressing

• 2 cups of fresh cilantro ( you can add basil )

• 1/2 avocado

• 1 garlic clove grated

• 1/4 cup lime juice

• 1/2 teaspoon ground corriander

• 2 teaspoons of maple syrup or honey

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup of olive oil

• Place all ingredients ( except olive oil) in a food processor. Pulse until combined. While blade is running add olive oil slowly and blend until smooth.

• Store in glass jar.

Sesame Vinaigrette dressing

• 2 finely minced garlic cloves

• 2 Tablespoons white miso paste

• 2 tablespoons tamari

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard

• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos

• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 1/12 inch of fresh ginger

• 4 teaspoons of water

• 3 teaspoons of toasted sesame

• Combine all ingredients ( except sesame oil and olive oil) in a blender on low , slowly drizzle in oils and blend until smooth

• Store in a glass jar and refrigerate

Chickpea Radicchio Wraps

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• a good splash of olive oil

• a good squeeze of lemon & a bit of the zest

• ½ clove minced garlic

• a few pinches of red pepper flakes

• salt, pepper

Basil Parsley Oil

• 2 big handfuls of a mix of basil & parsley

• ¼ cup olive oil

• juice of half a lemon (about 3-4 tablespoons)

• 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar

• ½ clove of garlic, minced

• ¼ teaspoon honey

• salt & pepper

Assemble:

• small head of radicchio

• chopped parsley & more red pepper flakes for garnish

Directions":

1. Mix all chickpea ingredients together & coarsely mash. Set aside in the fridge for 15-30 minutes (or make a day ahead). Taste & adjust seasonings.

2. Make the basil-parsley oil by pulsing all ingredients together in a food processor. Taste & adjust.

3. Spoon chickpea mix into radicchio cups and top with a little basil-parsley oil.

Inspired by Love and Lemons

Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups uncooked oats, Quick Oats ( or mix of reg and quick)

• 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter (or almond butter)

• 2 Tbsp of flax meal or chia seeds

• 1/3 cup Maple Syrup or honey

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

• Add 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips, or cacao nibs

  Note: To make it more of a trail mix bite, add a tbsp of choc chips, 1/4 cup of chopped nuts and dried cranberries.

METHOD

Mix everything together in a bowl, place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes ( this makes it easier to roll ) then roll into 1-inch balls with a cookie scoop or teaspoon. You can roll in shredded coconut for variety. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator or freeze.

A tasty treat!