Best The Ospidillo Cafe Italian Salad Dressing Recipes

THE OSPIDILLO CAFE ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients in a mixer for 20 minutes. (I use a KitchenAid mixer on speed setting number 2).
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• When dressing gets too cold it will solidify somewhat, due to the olive oil, so allow it to set out 1/2 hour or so if this happens.
• Also, I prefer to use Tupelo honey when I have it available which is much higher quality in flavor than regular clover honey.
• For the Italian spices, I use 2 teaspoons of Dee514's Italian Blend Spice Mix Recipe #38293. Here it is:
• 2 tablespoons basil, 2 tablespoons marjoram, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 tablespoon rosemary, 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes.

ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bottle.
• Shake to blend.
• Allow flavors to blend about an hour or so, Will even be more flavorful the following day. Be sure to refrigerate any leftovers.
• Makes about 1 cup.

OSPIDILLO CAFE GOURMET MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cut larger mushrooms in two. Make sure that the bottoms of the stems are freshly trimmed off.
• Melt the butter in a 2- or 3-quart pan on low heat.
• Mash the bouillon cubes in with the butter and stir until they are dissolved. Then, add the garlic.
• Add the mushrooms to the pan, stir, then add the wine. Stir.
• Cover and maintain low heat (barely a boil) for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• The mushrooms are done when they have shrunk to about 1/2 to 2/3 of their original size.

ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the first 11 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate leftovers.