To counter the pricey costs of specialty foods I found earlier this week, I just found

[dawnnys]

my new favorite place in the area to shop for fresh produce. Pineapples (whole, big ones!) for $1 each; a 5-lb box of clementines $3; a really gorgeous-looking quart of strawberries for $1.50; a basket of 5 or 6 tomatoes (not Roma) for $1; and a 32-oz jar of blood orange vinaigrette for $2. If you're in or near Syracuse, it's Buda's, near the old farmer's market. Open early in the a.m. too!

This put my faith back in eating well for less than an arm and a leg!

Okay, now what else can I use the vinaigrette for except for a salad dressing? Marinade for --- ? (It's really deep red.)

 

[pat-nocal]

You could drizzle it on fish, like this pan-seared salmon.

http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/fishandseafood/r/salmonbldorange.htm

 

[pat-nocal]

This arugula salad sounds like a worthy candidate too.

http://vicariousfoodie.blogspot.com/2008/04/arugula-salad-with-spring-onions-and.html

 

[pat-nocal]

Scallops perhaps?

http://topchefs.chef2chef.net/recipes-2/english/scallops-orange-vinaigrette.htm

 

[pat-nocal]

Over white asparagus?

http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/cookbook/2008/summertime-cookbook/asparagus-salad.html

 

[pat-nocal]

Jumbo Shrimp and Scallops with Baby Arugula and Blood Orange Vinaigrette?

http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/jumbo_shrimp_and_scallops_with_baby_arugula_and_blood_orange_vinaigrette

 

[pat-nocal]

Watercress, Endive and Strawberry Salad with Gravlax and a Blood Orange Vinaigrette?

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/watercress-endive-and-strawberry-salad-with-gravlax-and-a-blood-orange-vinaigrette-recipe/index.html

 

[pat-nocal]

Avocado and Crab Salad?

http://www.chef2chef.net/featured_recipes/avocado_and_crab_salad_with_blood_orange_vinaigrette.php

 

[Marg CDN]

Arugula and orange salad with warm oyster mushrooms and chevre.

 

[angak]

Wow, what a great find!

 

[barb_b]

Virtual Road Trip!! Those prices are amazing!! What a find! I have been so frustrated with our

fruits and veggies lately. Cost is $$, like everyone, but the quality/taste has been so poor!

 

[charlie]

Duck-Cornish Hens---as a dressing for roasted beets

 

[cynupstateny]

Wow! Sounds like it's worth the road trip for me. I could stop at Wegman's, too!

 

[Glennis]

You could use it as a marinade too.... *