On 6/5/2016 1:01 PM, Janet B wrote:
> On Sun, 5 Jun 2016 11:17:06 -0500, MaryL >
> wrote:
>
>> 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
>
> I have a couple of cruets that came with packets. For years I used
> one for red wine vinegar and the other for oil.
> Janet US
>
I already have a couple of nice bottles specifically designed for
decanting oil and vinegar. This Good Seasons cruet will go back in the
pantry just for grins. I don't know if I'll actually attempt to use any
of the remaining packets for anything.

Jill