Mediterranean Marinade

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to A. J. Allred for this one:

No diet will remove all the fat from your body because the brain
is entirely fat. Without a brain you might look good, but all you
could do is run for public office. - Covert Bailey (fitness expert)

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This combination of flavors could have come from just about
anywhere in the Mediterranean. It is delicious on beef, pork,
and poultry, and is especially good on grilled or broiled fish.

Mediterranean Marinade

2 Tbs (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbs (30 ml) red wine or balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped fresh rosemary
2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped fresh thyme
1 Tbs (15 ml) Dijon-style mustard
2 -3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and marinate meat for 30 minutes to 2
hours before grilling. Makes about 1/2 cup (125 ml).
Received on Wed Jul 26 07:11:48 2006