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Red Wine Vinaigrette

Red Wine Vinaigrette

Although using oil and vinegar to dress vegetables is as old as Ancient Greece and Rome; it became popular as a French dressing by the 1700’s.

Bocconcini, Buffalo, Burrata – All Fresh Mozzarella

Bocconcini, Buffalo, Burrata – All Fresh Mozzarella

  Adapted from our personal Italian trips, Lina’s Italian Market, Calgary; and Recipe Geek, Spot the Difference Throughout Italy there are many variations of Caprese salad; beautiful warm summer tomatoes and fresh Mozzarella, with basil leaves tucked in. It truly is a meal and one…

Asparagus with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Asparagus with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Asparagus is available year round, but the first shoots in the spring; February to June seem the best to us!   I have had this recipe for so long I cannot remember where it came from. The number of asparagus spears will depend completely on…