Bonnies French Dressing Recipes

FRENCH SALAD DRESSING (FRENCH VINAIGRETTE)

Steps:

• Place ingredients in a jar and shake well until combined. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Let rest for 5 minutes before using, or keep up to 2 weeks.
• Small Batch: Use to dress 4 handfuls of leafy greens.

BONNIE'S FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients in a Mason jar and shake vigorously. Chill and store in the fridge. Shake well before using. It keeps nicely for a couple of weeks.

CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Taste and add more vinegar if you want it tangier, or more sugar if you want it sweeter. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Will keep up to 2 weeks. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

BONNIE'S 30-MINUTE NO BAKE TURKEY DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. PREPARE THE BREAD: Cut the french bread into small cubes no larger than 1/2 inch square. Place the cubes on the cookie sheet in a 300 degree oven until they are very dry. Meanwhile,
• 2. PREPARE THE SEASONINGS: Mix together the instant onion, garlic powder, parsley flakes, poultry seasoning, and black pepper. Set aside
• 3. PREPARE THE LIQUID: Place one cup of water in a small saucepan, add the butter and the chicken granules. Get it hot, but don't boil it.
• 4. PREPARE ANY OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS: Sometimes, I add sauteed onion and celery to mine. If you make optional ingredients, add them to the liquid mixture now.
• 5. MAKING THE DRESSING: The bread should be dry or close to it. Transfer the bread cubes to a large kettle. Add the seasonings and toss well. Now add the liquid mixture, and mix gently until well combined. Put the lid on and let it sit about five minutes, and mix gently again. Put the lid back on and let sit at least 15 minutes. Enjoy!
• 6. Cook's Tip: This is seasoned to my family's taste. If you prefer a lighter seasoning flavor, just add more bread, and a little water 1/4 cup at a time, until it is just right for you.

CLASSIC FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add the oil in a steady stream. Process until thickened. Store in the refrigerator.

BONNIE'S FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• 1. COOK'S TIP: If your mixing bowl is cold, rinse it out with hot water and dry it before using so it won't cool off your ingredients.
• 2. COMBINE INGREDIENTS: In the mixing bowl, add the water, make sure it is at least 120 degrees. (use a thermometer) Add the sugar, the yeast and whisk until well blended. Let set about 5 minutes. Then add the melted butter, 3 cups of the flour, and the salt and mix. (I use a Kitchen Aid Mixer, but it can be done by hand.) Add just enough flour from the remaining 3 cups until the dough cleans the bowl. Knead with dough hook for 8 minutes.
• 3. LET THE BREAD RISE: Let the dough rest on the counter covered for 15 minutes. Then shape into two long loaves. Place on a greased cookie sheet and place in a warm place to rise for about 30 to 40 minutes. I place mine in the oven with the light on.
• 4. BAKE THE BREAD: Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 to 50 minutes until light golden brown. Time will depend on your oven and altitude. When the loaves are done, remove from oven to a wire rack to cool. Butter the tops with butter to keep them soft. Enjoy!

MY GRANDMOTHER'S FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Add ketchup, sugar, vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt, paprika, onions, garlic and blue cheese to a glass jar. Cover, shake well, and refrigerate. This will keep in the refrigerator for quite a while.

BONNIE'S FRENCH ROLLS

Steps:

• 1. I use my Kitchen Aid bread hook to do the mixing work. You can knead by hand if you must.
• 2. Rinse out the large stainless mixing bowl with hot water and get it warm ( I use the one that fits the Kitchen Aid) add the 1 1/2 cups water, the yeast and the sugar, mix with a spoon and let stand for 10 minutes to work.
• 3. Then add 2 tablespoons of oil, and 2 cups of the flour with the 1 teaspoon of salt added to it and stir and then add that to the yeast mixture and stir again. Put the mixing bowl on the stand and add 1/2 cup of the remaining flour, a little at a time. The dough will pull away from the sides of the bowl.
• 4. Knead 8 minutes by mixer (or on floured board by hand) until the dough is smooth and elastic.
• 5. Lightly oil a large deep bowl, put the ball of dough in it and turn the oiled surface to the top. Place the dough in the oven, cover with a towel, and turn the oven light on to keep it warm. Let it rise about one hour until it has doubled in size.
• 6. If it has doubled in size, punch it down, turn out on a lightly floured board and shape into a large ball, divide that in half and divide it again. and so on until you have 16 pieces. Now if you want half sandwich rolls and half dinner rolls then make your sandwich rolls larger. You can also make a long loaf of French bread from this recipe or a braid if you wish.
• 7. Place the shaped rolls on a greased cookie sheet. I like a ball shape the best for dinner rolls, and you can make oval shape for sandwiches if desired. Let rise for about 40 minutes until double in size.
• 8. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake at 18 to 20 minutes if you make the standard 16 rolls. It may take a few minutes longer for the sandwich rolls depending on your oven. I have to tent the rolls the last five minutes or they get too brown. Cool on rack. Butter the tops to keep them nice and soft, or don't, and the bread will be crispy like French bread. When cool place in zip lock bags. Enjoy!
• 9. Cook's tip: To freshen the rolls the next day, put them in a paper bag in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for five minutes. They will be as good as fresh baked! These rolls freeze well. Defrost in the plastic bag and then freshen as stated above.

MOM'S FRENCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the first 8 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; add salt, if desired. Shake well. Refrigerate leftovers.