On 6/4/2016 8:10 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 6/4/2016 7:57 PM, Sky wrote:
>> On 6/4/2016 6:39 PM, Janet B wrote:
>>>
>>> There's a recipe that I want to try. It calls for Italian dressing.
>>> I've always just done vinegar and oil here at home -- it's been
>>> decades since I bought any bottled dressing.
>>> What is a good bottled Italian dressing to buy or even a recipe from
>>> you would do. Because I'm confused. I thought the Italian dressing
>>> was the orange stuff. When I look for Italian dressing recipes on the
>>> 'Net, there are no two that are alike.
>>> Help!!!
>>
>> I thought the 'orange' stuff was "french" dressing?? When it comes
>> to "italian" dressing, I like the Kraft "zesty" stuff (non-refrigerated
>> until opened). For many years, I've used that 'zesty' stuff to marinate
>> flank steaks - yummy, especially when cooked on a very hot charcoal
>> grill ;> It's also good on practically any salad of any sort.
>>
>> Sky
>>
> I agree. Orange dressing sounds like french, not what I consider
> "italian". Kraft Zesty or that recently discussed Good Season's
> dressing mix perhaps. Which leads me to...
>
> Guess what I just found in the pantry? I knew I had the packets of
> salad dressing "herbs" and such. I didn't realize I do still have the
> glass shaker bottle! Had to take a pic!
>
> http://i67.tinypic.com/nzrkuf.jpg
>
> For marinating I'd go with the Kraft Zesty Italian. Or just herbs,
> garlic (lots of it) and oil, water and vinegar. Well shaken.
>
> Jill

I have a couple of these bottles that I saved from years ago. They
accompanied the packets like you showed and were considered "free" at
the time. In recent years, I have seen them for sale at flea markets.

As to the orange dressing: We used to get Catalina dressing years ago.
I would also consider that to be a variety of French dressing. I don't
know if it is still available.

MaryL