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Sweet: Six Maple Syrup Recipes
Recipes for desserts, dressing, and ribs
And you thought maple syrup was just for pancakes! Creative New Englanders turn this liquid gold into salad dressing and barbecue sauce, as well as desserts. Sweet!
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Maple Dijon Cream Dressing
Sauces, Salad Dressings Recipes
Yield: 1-3/4 cups or 7 servings
This dressing is great on a salad of baby greens with crumbled Gorgonzola and chopped walnuts or pecans, plus perhaps some chopped apples or cranberries.
- 1/4 cup extra light olive oil
- 1/2 cup salad oil
- 2-1/2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 3 tablespoons dark maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- dash of salt
- 1 clove garlic, scored
Whisk together all ingredients except the garlic. Add the garlic and let the dressing sit for at least an hour to allow flavors to develop. Add a teaspoon more of vinegar or mustard if you like a sharper taste. The dressing gets better overnight and keeps for 4 to 5 days.
Reviews by Readers
I used this dressing on a salad of mixed greens, fresh blueberries, and pecans. Delicious! – Reviewed by Gina Lauze
This recipe is wonderful! I added the extra vinegar to give it a sharper taste. I served this over mesclun greens with crumbled gorgonzola, dried cranberries and pecans. I also marinated the shrimp in salt, pepper andmaple syrup, then grilled and served it over the top. It was delectable! This combination makes for a great summer meal - not too heavy, and very satifying. – Anonymous Review
Every time that I have served this salad dressing it has received rave reviews. Everyone wants the recipe. Not only is it an excellent salad dressing, it is wonderful with chicken strips or wings. – Reviewed by Alice Fountain
Yummy dressing and very easy. Keeps in refrigerator for at least a week in a glass jar. – Reviewed by Fran Bickel
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