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Serve this with the recipe for Crispy Fried Artichokes.
From Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville’s New South Kitchen by Elizabeth Sims with Chef Brian Sonoskus/Andrews McMeel Publishing
| 1 tablespoon shallots, finely minced | 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice | |
| 2 cloves garlic, finely minced | 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar | |
| 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano | 1/2 teaspoon sugar | |
| 1/8 teaspoon sea salt | 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil | |
| 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
Place the shallots, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, lemon juice, vinegar, basil, and sugar in a food processor and blend well. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to thicken.