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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Mustard Vinaigrette #1

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Dressing	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Salad oil
1/3	c	Wine vinegar
4	tb	Dijon mustard
2	tb	Worcestershire sauce
1	ts	Sugar (up to)
2		Cloves garlic
		Salt to taste
		Pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all ingredients, mixing well with a wire whisk.  Yield: 1-1/2 cups.
LYNDA H. HANNAL
From <Traditions: A Taste of the Good Life>, by the Little Rock (AR) Junior
League.  Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive,
http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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