Maple Syrup Vinaigrette

During the last year whenever I ran out of something store bought in the fridge I set out to see if I could make it myself. The kids still only eat ranch, but this one is a staple for the B man and myself. I do not remember where the recipe came from...probably off a maple syrup website.


INGREDIENTS:
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp. dijon mustard
2Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil

Shake it all up in a jar and there you have it. Yummy.

Spreadable Butter

I read about this on somebody's site while searching for a recipe awhile ago. Sorry I can't remember the author.

1 cup salted butter, room temperature.
1 cup vegetable oil ( don't use olive oil)

Mix in blender until smooth.
Store in fridge.

This works well for those of us who don't want to consume margarine or can't remember to take the butter out of the fridge the night before our morning toast.