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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)

Sherry Saffron Vinaigrette

January 26, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		May 1991	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	ts	Sugar
1/8	ts	Crumbled saffron threads
2	tb	Sherry vinegar; (available at
		; specialty foods
		; shops and some
		; supermarkets)
1	ts	Minced pimiento-stuffed olive
1/3	c	Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

In a bowl whisk together the sugar, the saffron, the vinegar, the olive,
and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk
the vinaigrette until it is emulsified.
Makes about 1/2 cup.
Gourmet May 1991
Converted by MC_Buster.
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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