Categories: Salads 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
      1 ea Head romaine lettuce                7 oz Mandarin oranges,drained 
      1 ea Toasted sliced almonds              1 x  ----------dressing---------- 
      2 tb Sugar                             1/2 tb Salt 
      1 ts Tarragon                          1/4 ts Pepper 
      2 ea Dashes tabasco sauce              1/3 c  Vinegar 
      1 ea Egg yolk                          3/4 c  Vegetable oil 
    1/2 ts Dijon mustard                   
  
  Place sugar, salt, tarragon, pepper, tabasco, mustard in blender. Slowly 
  add vinegar and blend well.  Add egg yolk, and with blender running, slowly 
  add oil.  Blend until desired consistency.  Let dressing sit in a jar for 1 
  hour before using, to blend flavours. Shake well before using.