Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Cooking with Paula

For the Young Women's fundraiser auction I bid on a cooking class from a lady in my ward who is an amazing chef. I wanted to post a few recipes from the cooking class here so you can try them.

Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

We didn't really measure any of these ingredients because it will all depend on how large or small your salad is and also how you want it to taste. I tried to guess on the measurements, but really it will be good no matter what you do. The main ingredients to adjust would be the vinegar and the oil depending on how you want it to taste.

Also, she had me mix the dressing in the salad bowel so then I didn't get another bowl dirty and I could just toss the salad with the dressing. Brilliant.

1-2 tsp dried basil
1-2 tsp dried oregano
1 clove garlic minced
1 1/2 T Dijon mustard
3 T vinegar
3 T olive oil

Mix and toss with salad. YUMMY!

Rosemary Garlic Green Beans

I can never think of a good way to make green beans for a side dish. This recipe was good. Again, no real measurements, but depends on how many you are cooking.

2 cups vegetable or chicken broth (she used Better than Bouillon and it was super good)
1 tsp ground or fresh rosemary (this would be a great way to use your herb gardens mom made)
1 clove garlic minced

Add green beans so they are above the water about 1/2". Simmer on stove for about 5-10 minutes.