Jolene's Recipe Journal

I is for Italian! This homemade Italian dressing is quick to make with simple pantry ingredients and has a fresh, tangy flavor that works on just about everything. It’s the kind of easy salad dressing you can throw together in minutes and keep in the fridge for salads, pasta salads, or marinades.  This dressing comes together in just minutes using everyday ingredients. It has a balanced blend of acidity, herbs, and richness, making it versatile for meal prep, salads, and more. Once you try it homemade, it becomes an easy staple you’ll skip store-bought for. What You'll Need Extra Virgin Olive oil Red wine vinegar Dijon mustard Dried oregano, dried basil Garlic powder Dried minced onion Salt, black pepper Crushed red pepper flakes (optional) How to Make It Add all ingredients to a 16 oz mason jar. Secure the lid and shake well until fully combined and slightly emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Let the dressing sit for 10 to 15 minutes to a...

V is for Vinaigrette! This Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette balances tart cranberries with sweet orange juice for a simple, delicious dressing. Drizzle it over salads, roasted veggies, or chicken for an easy pop of color and flavor.

  Craving something fresh, fruity, and protein-packed? Try this Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette!

G is for Ginger! This year I'm participating in a bi-weekly challenge with some blogging friends to post recipes using all of the letters in the alphabet.  It  can feature a food that begins with the letter of the week or the recipe name can contain the week's letter.

L is for Lemon ! This year I'm participating in a bi weekly challenge with some blogging friends to post recipes using all of the letters in the alphabet.  It can feature a food that begins with the letter of the week or the recipe name can contain the week's letter.

The #DairyMonth celebration continues today and so does my pesto fixation!  It's one of my new favorite ingredients and today's recipe is Liz B's Pesto Buttermilk Dressing from Taste of Home.