Martini Dressing Recipes

Steps:

• Cut lemon in half lengthwise; cut one half into eight thin wedges. Thread olives and lemon wedges onto toothpicks for garnishes; set aside., Using the lemon half, moisten the rims of eight large cocktail glasses. Sprinkle salt on a plate; hold glasses upside down and dip rims into salt. Divide the salad greens, tomatoes, onion and sliced olives among prepared glasses. Top each with a prepared toothpick., In a food processor, combine shallot and olives; cover and process until finely chopped. Add the vinegar, vodka, olive juice and lemon juice; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Divide among eight shot glasses; serve with salads.

Steps:

• In mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin and vermouth. Stir well, about 30 seconds, then strain into martini glass. Garnish with olive or lemon twist and serve.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients EXCEPT seafood, and lemon and celery garnish, in a large saucepan, bring to boil and simmer for 1 hour.
• NOTE: Combination of shrimp,scallops, mussels, and or lobster, to equal 3 pounds.
• Puree in blender or food processor: taste and adjust seasonings.
• NOTE: Habenero and Scotch Bonnet chilies are among the hottest available. Jalapeño is milder, if preferred. Use gloves to handle raw.
• Cool dressing for 1 hour before serving.
• To assemble: In a beautiful martini glass. Layer seafood and dressing to top of glass.
• Any left over sauce may be saved and frozen.
• Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
• Garnish with celery and lemon twists.
• Top with 1 ounce of crab meat per serving.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the garlic and basil.
• Add the oil gradually and whisk to combine with the other ingredients.
• Fold in the cheese.
• And whisk again briefly before adding to a salad.

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Add the vodka, olive brine and vermouth. Shake what your mama gave you. Pour into two chilled martini glasses.
• Stuff each olive with a small piece of blue cheese. Thread the stuffed olives onto two toothpicks and place in the martini glasses.