The Oil: Choosing Your Base The foundation this dressing is, unsurprisingly, the oil
The decision to have a reception dress comes down to personal preference, budget, and logistical considerations (if you are having a destination wedding, do you want to transport two dresses?)
Kerry Taylor, who was responsible for selling the dress at auction in 2011, told me for my book Beyond the Best Dressed that it was actually designed by famed costume designer Edith Head for the film itself and then reshaped for the Oscar ceremony
If you enjoy homemade dressings, try one of these recipes like Kale Salad with Garlic Tarragon Dressing or Spring Salad with Strawberries & Bleu Cheese Ingredients & Substitutions Canned Tomato Soup yep this recipe uses canned tomato soup others call for ketchup but the soup has a milder flavor Apple cider Vinegar adds the tanginess to the vinaigrette Balsamic Vinegar like the apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar adds tang but also depth Sugar white granulated sugar Oil such as canola or vegetable oil Kosher Salt or sea salt Paprika use a sweet paprika like Hungarian Worcestershire Sauce adds that bit of umami Black Pepper fresh cracked black pepper Shallot finely minced shallots, or minced yellow or red onion Dijon Mustard or prepared yellow mustard Fresh Garlic minced fresh raw garlic Substitutions Apple Cider Vinegar you can substitute champagne vinegar, sherry vinegar, red wine vinegar, or white wine vinegar Balsamic Vinegar you can substitute white balsamic vinegar Dijon Mustard use yellow prepared mustard, or a grainy mustard
