The Quarantined Kitchen: May 27, 2020

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The Quarantined Kitchen shares ideas and recipes from Chef Steven Bright, Hospitality Coordinator at Shadyside Presbyterian Church, to help you stay healthy by eating well during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 27, 2020: Citrus Vinaigrette

Use this recipe to baste poultry and vegetables on the grill!

Citrus Vinaigrette

Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 small shallot, cut in half
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 lemon’s juice and zest (about 1/8 c)
3 T orange juice (zest if you have it)
1 T honey
3 T sherry vinegar
2 t Dijon mustard
2 t kosher salt
2 t black pepper
1 ½ c quality olive oil or mixture of olive and grapeseed oils

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients except oils to a blender. Cover and pulse a few times, then blend on low speed. Slowly begin to add oil until incorporated and emulsified.
  2. Use on green, pasta, and potato salads, and also as a finishing sauce for grilled meats, fish, and vegetables.

Should you have any questions, or need helpful tips, please feel free to contact Chef Steven via email at: sbright@shadysidepres.org

Be well – eat well!

Chef Steven M. Bright

Read more from Chef Bright by exploring other entries in The Quarantined Kitchen.