Sweet Tarragon Marinated Vegetables Food

MARINATED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the cauliflower pieces, the broccoli, mushrooms, red pepper, green beans, onions and carrot slices.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the vinegar and seasonings together. Add oil and pour over the vegetables. Mix well then let it cool slightly. Transfer mixture to a large non metallic covered bowl.
• Refrigerate for several hours before serving, ideally for 24 hours.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• For the Vinaigrette: add ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid or bowl then shake or whisk to combine. Taste then add more salt, pepper, and/or oil if necessary (this dressing is very tart so add more oil if it's too tart for your tastes.)
• Add vegetables to a very large bowl then dress with 3/4 of the vinaigrette. Toss then refrigerate for 4 hours or up to overnight. Toss with remaining vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

SWEET TARRAGON-MARINATED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, green onions, tarragon, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Combine vegetables in a shallow dish and toss with the marinade.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Drain off marinade before serving, or toss vegetables with some lettuce and use marinade as the dressing.

MARINATED SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-23 minutes or just until tender. Drain; cool slightly and peel. , Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the next 9 ingredients; shake well. , Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. In a large bowl, slice potato halves into 1/4-in. slices. Add the onion and green pepper. Shake dressing; drizzle over potato mixture and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Discard bay leaves.

LEMON TARRAGON GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Set all the burners on your grill to high heat. Use paper towels to pat the drumsticks and chicken thighs dry. Use a sharp knife to remove any extra fat. Sprinkle with lots of salt and pepper on all sides.
• Turn off one burner and grease the rack above it. Arrange the drumsticks on the rack that is over the turned-off side (you are grilling them over indirect heat). Grill for 20 minutes. Flip each drumstick, then grill for another 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees F. If you would like to char the outside of the drumsticks, turn the burner directly underneath the chicken on to high heat and grill until nicely browned, flipping once.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine lemon juice, tarragon, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the olive oil in a thin stream while whisking constantly to make sure it emulsifies. When the chicken is done add it to the bowl with the sauce and turn to coat. Cover with foil and keep warm.
• Repeat the process for the chicken thighs. High heat, then turn off one burner. Grease the rack above the turned off side and then put the chicken thighs on. Grill for about 15 minutes per side or until they reach 165 degrees F. Turn the burner on to high heat for the last couple minutes to get a nice char.
• Add the thighs to the bowl with the sauce and turn to coat. Serve hot.

BAKED CHICKEN TARRAGON

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except for chicken.
• Pour mixture over chicken and let marinate in refrigerator for several hours.
• Bake chicken at 350F for 1 hour.

MARINATED LEMON-TARRAGON CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard, chopped tarragon, honey, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour in olive oil slowly, whisking until marinade emulsified; set aside.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, and working in batches, blanch the cauliflower until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade to the bag, seal tightly, and massage the florets until all are covered with the marinade. Chill in the fridge for 4 hours. Overnight is even better.
• Remove cauliflower from the bag, place in a large bowl, and add apple, Cheddar cheese, cucumber, celery, and red onion, tossing gently to combine. Garnish with tarragon leaves and serve.

AWESOME MARINATED SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling water, just until tender, about 20 mins (don't overcook, as they will get mushy); cool completely.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the next nine ingredients; set aside.
• Peel the potatoes, cut into small cubes.
• In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, onion and green pepper.
• Add dressing and toss gently to coat.
• Cover, and refrigerate for 3 or more hours to blend flavours.
• Discard bay leaves before serving.