Monday, August 27, 2012

100 Follower Giveaway this Friday!

I was so excited to open my happy little blog this morning to find I had reached 100 followers!  You guys are awesome!!!

Since Mary's Kitchen is all about delicious and healthy meal I've decided to give you all the opportunity to win the "In The Kitchen" Herb Garden Pack from Mary's Heirloom Seeds.

This pack includes One packet of each:
-Basil-Fine Verde
-Cilantro
-Dill Vierling
-Oregano
-Tarragon
-Thyme

This time around I'll be using rafflecopter to make things a bit easier.  Stop by on Friday and enter to win!

And now for a recipe!  I'm sharing a very simple homemade salad dressing recipe.  It's yummy!

Pesto Vinaigrette

1 clove garlic, peeled
kosher salt, to taste
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
2 cups fresh basil leaves, stems removed
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
cracked black pepper, to taste


1. In the bowl of a food processor, purée garlic and salt until a paste is formed. Add pine nuts and basil and process until a fine paste formed. 
2. With motor running, add vinegar and then slowly add oil in a thin stream until the mixture is emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Linking up HERE.

19 comments:

  1. CONGRATULATIONS HUNNY =D

    Lotte xoxo

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  2. Congratulations on 100 followers and thank you so much for sharing at my Our Favorite Things Link Party. Your recipe sounds delicious.

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  3. Sounds awesome! I'll be back for the contest, be sure to share it on Sweet Saturday- would you like me to promote it there too this weekend??

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    1. That would be great Jessica!! Btw...are u jessica pherson? I think u won the lip bakm giveaway

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  4. This sounds delicious. I really need to get a food processor so I can better use my fresh produce.

    If you get a chance come link up your recipe at my Pin Party.

    http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/08/pintastic-monday-link-party-6.html

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    1. Thanks for the invite Sarah! I'm your newest follower!

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  5. I love it when people make their own items instead of purchasing them! Thanks for sharing at A Humble Bumble's Healthy Tuesday hop!

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  6. found u thru the naptime review gfc blog hop! i now follow. congrats on your 100 followers. i think i'm 106. xo!

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  7. Oh!! I've never had pesto vinaigrette! Sounds divine!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  8. Always looking for great vinaigrette recipes for dressing up my favorite salads!

    Stopping over from Made in A Day Link Party. Thanks for sharing!

    Nika @ less than perfect

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  9. Yum, that vinaigrette looks great, and congrats on 100 followers! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

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  10. love the recipe. I have so much basil in my garden. thanks!

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  11. Congrats on the 100th! I just hit mine this month and it is so exciting! Your recipe sounds delicious

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  12. Yum! Thanks for sharing at OneCreativeMommy.com. Have a great weekend!

    Congrats on 100 followers! I hope I reach that number soon, too.

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  13. The Viniagrette is delicious! I'm planning on making more today since the hubby LOVES it. Don't forget to enter the "In the Kitchen" Garden pack giveaway!
    http://maryshealthymeals.blogspot.com/2012/08/in-kitchen-giveaway.html

    Have a GREAT weekend!

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  14. Thank you so much for joining the party!

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  15. Hi Mary,
    This pesto recipe looks amazing and congratulations on your 100 followers. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is now opened at
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/
    from Wednesday until Sunday.
    Hope to see you there.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    www.adornedfromabove.com

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