Creamy Raspberry Dressing

Elegant and rich-tasting, this dressing is very special with soft-leafed lettuces.

3 tablespoons Shepherd1/4s Perseus Raspberry Vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup light olive oil
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup fresh or frozen and defrosted raspberries
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
2 heads fresh bibb or butterhead lettuce, washed and torn

Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oil, cream, mustard, and about half the berries. Put lettuce in salad bowl or on plates and top with nuts and reserved berries. Drizzle with whisked dressing and serve.

Fresh Fruit with Creamy
Raspberry Sauce

The beautiful color of this sauce explains how the designer color "raspberry" earned its distinction. Simple to prepare, you can use this dessert to delight an unexpected guest or as a finishing touch to a light dinner. While many fruits are enhanced by this flavor-filled sauce, peaches, bananas, mangos, and raspberries are outstanding choices.

1 cup fresh [or frozen without sugar] raspberries
1/2 cup cottage or ricotta cheese
1 1/2 Tablespoon brown sugar
2 Tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 Tablespoon framboise or triple sec liqueur
2 1/2 cups cubed fruit

Puree raspberries, cottage cheese, sugar, cream and liqueur in blender or food processor until it is smooth and lump free. Pour sauce over cubed fruit and toss gently. Serves four.