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title: Recipes from Sifted Atlanta
description: <p>You know the food is good when someone asks for a recipe. Here are two DIY favorites from our Atlanta chef, India Ramos.</p>
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# [Recipes from Sifted Atlanta](https://blog.sifted.co/recipes-from-sifted-atlanta)

 Written by [Jess Legge](https://blog.sifted.co/author/jess-legge) | Mar 22, 2016

You know the food is good when someone asks for a recipe. Here are two DIY favorites from our Atlanta chef, India Ramos.

## **Jerk Marinade Recipe**

*Serving size: 1 cup*

**Ingredients**

- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, stemmed & seeded
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 6 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste

**Preparation**

Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Transfer marinade to a small bowl and refrigerate. When ready to use put any protein of your choice in a bowl and toss with marinade. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Remove protein from marinade, pat dry, and grill.

## **Shallot Vinaigrette**

*Serving size: 1 cup*

**Ingredients**

- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

**Preparation**

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in the shallots. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a smooth dressing. Use immediately or store covered, in the refrigerator, for up to a week.

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