Too often, I make new things but don’t get around to sharing them. I jot down the ingredients I’ve thrown together with every intention of typing them later. The piece of scrap paper I’ve inevitably grabbed to write down the recipe is, occasionally, never to be found again. Or the pile of papers I placed it in grows quite large and, by the time I get to it, the season for a particular ingredient has passed.
Then there are the photos. Sometimes, I don’t take the time amidst carpools and life’s other activities to take a picture, and I know everyone likes to see a picture along with a recipe. So, this is my attempt to share the little things that might not all be completely vetted out and made 12 times, but they are tasty and my family enjoyed them. They may also be tasty variations on some of my tried-and-true recipes.
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The following recipe is a tangier variation of this Balsamic Lime Vinaigrette.
Balsamic Lime Dressing II
Yields just over 1 cup.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients. You may also add to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well.
- Refrigerate until ready to drizzle over your salad of choice.
Notes
- To enhance the lime flavor without adding additional tartness, you may include the zest of one lime.
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In this variation of my Strawberries and Cream Baked Oatmeal recipe, I added 1/4 cup of shredded coconut (I used sweetened, but unsweetened may be used instead)) and sprinkled more on top instead of the brown sugar. I used a little less than 1 1/2 cups of blueberries (that was what I had left) and stirred them in while frozen. In place of the 1/2 cup of applesauce, I used an equal amount of mashed banana. I typically use coconut oil in this recipe, but I occasionally use a lime-flavored olive oil from a local shop. The lime flavor pairs beautifully with strawberries and blueberries. If you like this idea and don’t have access to a specialty olive oil shop, try stirring in the zest of one lime. As an option, lemon zest would be particularly tasty with the blueberry version.
These variations may be followed in part or in whole, and show just how flexible and forgiving this recipe is!
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