Mustard Vinaigrette: ( serves 4)
- 1 garlic clove, sliced in 1/2
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Small splash soy sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
3 cups mixed salad greens, the darker the better (not iceberg)
Rub the inside of a large wooden bowl with the garlic clove and then either discard it or save it for another use. Put the mustard in the bowl and whisk in the balsamic vinegar and soy sauce (a French secret!) vigorously for about 10 seconds to get a creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle in the olive oil as slowly as possible with 1 hand while whisking as quickly as possible with the other hand to emulsify. Lay the salad greens on top of the dressing and toss just before serving. ( I add dried cherries 1 bag, a little purple onion sliced thinly, 1 red bell pepper sliced thinly and fresh tomatoes. This adds color and flavor that you can't beat!)
Standing Rib Roast- (Serves 6+approx)
- 1 (5-pound) standing rib roast
- 1 tablespoon House Seasonings, recipe follows
Directions
Allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degree F. Rub roast with House Seasoning; place roast on a rack in the pan with the rib side down and the fatty side up. Roast for 1 hour. Turn off oven. Leave roast in oven but do not open oven door for 3 hours. About 30 to 40 minutes before serving time, turn oven to 375 degrees F and reheat the roast. Important: Do not remove roast or re-open the oven door from time roast is put in until ready to serve.
House Seasoning: The seasoning mix is more than you need for recipe~
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
Mashed Potatoes (serves approx 3)
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Add them to the boiling water and bring the water back to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.
As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Place a food mill fitted with a small disk/blade over a heatproof bowl. Pass the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, stir in the hot milk mixture with a whisk or rubber spatula. Add enough buttermilk to make the potatoes creamy. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper, and serve hot. To keep the potatoes warm, place the bowl over a pan of simmering water for up to 30 minutes. You can add a little extra hot milk to keep them creamy.
Now what to have for dessert? I always love a good cheesecake! Trader Joes has a great one! Did I say frozen? Only you would know, right? Serve it all with your favorite wine and you have a quick, easy and wonderful meal!
