Smoky Chipotle-Balsamic Dressing

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Smoky Chipotle-Balsamic Dressing
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Fri, 02-29-2008 - 2:03pm

SMOKY CHIPOTLE-BALSAMIC DRESSING


from Rick Bayless' Mexican Everyday


3/4 C olive oil, vegetable oil, or a combination of the two


1/4 C balsamic vinegar


1 to 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo (I used 2)


1 tsp chipotle canning sauce (adobo)


1 tsp dried oregano, preferably Mexican oregano


Salt


Combine the vinegar, oil, chiles, adobo, oregano, and a scant tsp of salt in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Taste and season with additional salt if necessesary, keeping in mind that all dressings should be highly seasoned. Pour into a jar, secure the lid, and refrigerate if not using right away. Shake well immediately before use. Makes 1 1/4 cups.

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Fri, 02-29-2008 - 2:05pm
I LOVE this dressing!
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Fri, 02-29-2008 - 2:14pm

The book is great! I chose this book of his because I can find many of the ingredients here, whereas in his other books there are many things that would never be available where I live. I actually was *really* excited to find dried Guajillo and New Mexican chiles at Whole Foods when I was traveling a few weeks ago, so I brought some home to try out in some of his recipes. Haven't tried them yet, but maybe this weekend...


We went to his restaurant in Chicago this summer, and it was by far the best meal I have EVER had!

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Fri, 02-29-2008 - 2:18pm
We went to Frontera Grill this summer too and I still think about that meal!
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Fri, 02-29-2008 - 2:46pm

OOH, I would SO go if I were you! I'm jealous...


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Fri, 02-29-2008 - 3:18pm

Thanks -- Dana.

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Fri, 02-29-2008 - 4:26pm
I think it might just be a sandwich place, so don't be too jealous!
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Fri, 02-29-2008 - 7:18pm
Sounds yummy !! Do you think it would be ok for Phase 1?
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Fri, 02-29-2008 - 8:44pm
I don't see why not! Enjoy!
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Fri, 02-29-2008 - 9:18pm
Speaking of sandwich...mix this dressing with a bit of lf
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