The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

La Madeleine, a French-style restaurant chain, is known for many items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One favorite is their Caesar salad which you can duplicate at home with this simple version of their dressing.

2 eggs, pasteurized
3 ounces red wine vinegar
1 1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Add the eggs to a blender and process on low speed until well beaten.
Add the garlic and half of the vinegar and process until completely mixed.
With the blender running, add half the oil in a slow stream through the hole in the lid.
Alternate adding the remaining vinegar and remaining oil in the same way.
Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately or refrigerate for no more than 24 hours.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.


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reviews & comments
October 23, 2016
Added a chopped anchovy fillet for good measure! Good recipe. Love that it was old school style.