Marinades or Dressings

Either of these recipes can be used as a dressing or a marinade for meat or veggies.  Feel free to substitute the fresh herbs for what you have available to you in your area.  We use what we have in abundance out here.

For musical accompaniment, I decided to go with an old classic, Death, a rock group from back in '75 who happened to be one of the first black groups in the genre.  These guys prove that Detroit didn't just have soul, they had some punk rockers as well.  Marinade on that for a little while.  - justin

Mediterranean Dressing
Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 6-10

• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 3/4 cup fresh basil
• 1/4 cup fresh spearmint
• 1/4 cup fresh scallions
• 1 1/2 tbsp capers
• 1 tsp whole grain mustard
• 3/4 extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• balsamic vinegar to taste ( 3 tbsps or so)

Combine all ingredients and beat thoroughly.

Orange Chili Dressing
Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 6-10

• zest and juice of one large orange
• zest and juice of one lime
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Combine all ingredients and beat thoroughly.