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A classic dressing that I've been making for years! It's my 'go to' dressing to enhance grilled Reuben sandwiches, moose and venison burgers, iceberg wedge salads, as a dip for fresh veggie sticks, etc... Yield: Appx. 2 cups Prep: 15 mins. Chill: 2 hrs. minimum INGREDIENTS 1 cup prepared mayonnaise (I use Best Foods) 1/2 cup Ketchup (I use Heinz) 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup finely diced sweet gherkins 1 large egg, hard boiled, cooled, peeled and finely diced METHOD Mix all ingredients in a small glass bowl. Transfer to a glass wide-mouth pint-size Mason jar, cover with a plastic lid, and chill for a minimum of 2 hours or up to 2 wks. ~ Enjoy!

Presents! :-) My Plate! We have a tradition of celebrating Christmas with all the kids and grandkids on the Saturday after Christmas. Everyone is welcome to come over on Christmas day if possible, but my stepkids and their children have in-laws and other parents to visit. So, I decided to take the pressure off them and insure that I get a good day with them, without them having to rush off! It's worked out well. This year, Kayleigh, Joe and Jack had to stay home with baby Benjamin, since he's so young and susceptible to the flu and respiratory illness that's out there! I received an early Christmas present from my foodie friend Mary over at  All Things Food - Cooking with Mary and Friends . She brought me one of the turkeys that she received from Paradise Acre Farm .  Tom and Denise offer awesome pastured poultry, eggs and gluten free baked goods that they sell at the Rosewood Market in Columbia, SC. Roast Garlic Teriyaki Turkey This is a very easy way to make a Thanksgivin...

This light and flavorful salad n' dressing tastes very similar to major Japanese chain restaurants and pairs stupendously with Asian main dishes... Prep: 15 Mins. Servings: (6 to 8) INGREDIENTS: Dressing (Yields 1-1/2 cups) : 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet white onion 1/2 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons ground ginger (or 2 tablespoons freshly grated) 2 tablespoons minced celery 3 tablespoons ketchup 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Sandra's Restaurant-Style Japanese Salad Dressing (Click for recipe)... Salad: 1 bunch heart of romaine, sliced into 2-1/2" x 1/4" strips 1 carrot, shredded 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced on the diagonal Garnish: --Toasted sesame seeds METHOD: Add all dressing ingredients in order listed in blender.  Place lid on top, and blend on high speed for a minimum of 30 seconds,...

For a fast and easy Japanese dressing recipe tasting super similar to those found in top-notch Japanese restaurants ~ This one's for you! Yields: (1-1/2 cups) Prep: 5 Mins. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet white onion 1/2 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons ground ginger (or 2 tablespoons freshly grated) 2 tablespoons minced celery 3 tablespoons ketchup 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper METHOD: Add all ingredients in order listed in blender.  Place lid on top, and blend on high speed for a minimum of 30 seconds, until dressing is smooth. Let dressing stand a minimum of 4 hours in refrigerator for flavors to meld before serving. ~ Enjoy! Sandra's Japanese Restaurant-Style Salad (Click for recipe)... ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tip: Store dressing in refrigerator in a tightly covered glass container for up to 1 week....

I created this vibrant and crunchy salad today, mainly from "green" ingredients I had on hand; it�s superb and will fare well alongside any main dish... Servings: (8 to 10) Prep: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS Dressing: 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lime juice Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, torn 1-1/2 cups frozen sweet green peas, thawed, and pat dry 1 (8 oz. can) sliced water chestnuts, drained, pat dry, and cut into slivers 3 ribs celery, diagonally sliced 4 long green onions (green parts only), sliced Handful of fresh parsley, chopped --(Or, 2 tablespoons dried parsley) Garnish: --Toasted sesame seeds METHOD In a medium glass (or non-reactive) bowl, add and whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Toss in all salad ingredients, and fold to combine. To serve, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. ~ Enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I served this salad for lunch with homemade meatloaf, and smashed potatoes with sour cream and chives topped with mushroo...