Champagne Vinaigrette

Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

This delicious vinaigrette will become a favorite after the first taste.

Active Time: 10 minutes

Makes 1 cup

1garlic clove, peeled

1small shallot, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces

1teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

¼teaspoon kosher salt

2½ tablespoons champagne vinegar

¾cup extra virgin olive oil

1.Put all ingredients except the olive oil in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade. Pulse a few times to break up the garlic and shallot and then, with the unit running, add the oil in a slow, steady stream and blend until emulsified.

2.Let mixture blend an additional 30 seconds after emulsifying.

3.Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Bring to room temperature and stir or whisk before serving.

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The perfect side dish to any meal; the saltiness of the pancetta complements

the earthiness of the sprouts and a finish of red wine vinegar provides

an unexpected but welcome tang.

Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes

Makes 4 servings

1pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

1shallot, peeled and thinly sliced

1ounce pancetta, diced

1tablespoon olive oil

18 teaspoon kosher salt

18 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2teaspoons red wine vinegar

1.Toss all the ingredients except the vinegar together in a bowl until evenly coated. Arrange the ingredients on the baking pan in a single layer, Brussels sprouts cut side down.

2.Put the baking pan in the oven with the rack in the lower rack position and set the oven to Super Steam at 400˚F for 20 minutes, until the sprouts are tender and well browned. Start checking after 15 minutes.

3.Remove sprouts from the pan and put them into a serving bowl. Toss with vinegar. Adjust seasonings as desired and serve.

Nutritional information per serving:

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Cuisinart CSO-300, Cuisinart manual Champagne Vinaigrette, Makes 1 cup, Active Time 10 minutes Total Time 30 minutes