Wednesdays Unplugged - 3 great poppy seed dressings | HomesMSP

"Happiness is a direction, not a place." ~ Brian McLaren

NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our meal with quotes from the Norwegian 'Quote Cup' passed on to me from my grandmother. I share a quote and a recipe here each week, and sometimes some photos of family fun. I love trying new recipes…and love getting recipes you would like to share!

As I was looking outside this morning while I was doing my exercises I marveled at how beautiful our dragon wing begonias are. I want to document it so I remember for next year! This is first time I have experienced this plant and it is perfect! When I bought them the guy at the nursery said once people buy them they keep coming back for them every year because they are both beautiful and indestructible… just what I need! He said you can water or not water and they still do well… he was right! Sweet Corn and More, I will be back for more next year!

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

I was searching for a poppy seed dressing this week and decided it would be good to have my three favorite recipes all in one place… so here they are! One light oil and vinegar, one creamy, and one heavier oil and vinegar with stronger flavor and sesame seeds as well, designed for spinach but I also love it with romaine and peaches.

LIGHT POPPY SEED DRESSING

3/4 cup extra light olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dry minced onion
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Mix oil, vinegar, onion, sugar, mustard and salt in blender or food processor until slightly thick, about 1 minute. Mix in poppy seeds by hand.

CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Mix all ingredients in small bowl with wire whisk, refrigerate until serving.

ST. PAUL HOTEL SESAME & POPPY SEED DRESSING

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (original recipe calls for 4 tablespoons)
1/2 cup salad oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion

Combine sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan over
low heat. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add poppy
seeds, sesame seeds, oil, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion.
Chill well. Whisk or shake before serving. Makes approximately 1 cup.

Sharlene Hensrud, RE/MAX Results – Email – Minneapolis Realtor who cooks