Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Mon 06 Apr 2009 05:25:48p, Jean B. told us...
>
>> Yum yum! Aren't you lucky! Shame on the person who went to McD's.
>>
>
> Yes, it was a delightful lunch. But to make matters worse, the person who
> went to McDonald's brought back a Quarter Pounder w/Cheese, Fries, and a
> Coke to eat with us. It was like an insult.
>
> Our generous co-worker pointed me to the online recipe she used. It's an
> Emeril LeGasse recipe, although she did not make the full salad, only the
> dressing.
>
> Blackberry Vinaigrette
>
> 1 tablespoon olive oil
> 1 tablespoon minced shallots
> 1 teaspoon minced garlic
> 1 pint fresh blackberries, plus extra for garnish
> 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
> 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
> 1/2 teaspoon sugar
> 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
> 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
> 1/2 cup light olive oil
>
> In a large skillet, heat the oil over a medium-high heat. Add the shallots
> and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the blackberries and cook,
> stirring, for 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the vinegars and cook until
> reduced by half, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and transfer to a
> blender. Add the sugar, mint and tarragon, and process to a smooth paste.
> Add the salt and pepper. With the machine running, add the light olive oil
> through the feed tube and process until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh
> sieve into a clean bowl and refrigerate until completely cool, about 1
> hour.
>
> The full recipe, including the complete salad, is he
>
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/colbs9
>
>
That dressing sounds interesting. She sounds like she loves to cook.

I wonder whether the one with the McD's felt one iota of shame.

--
Jean B.