A Squared: My Favorite Ingredients: Balsamic Vinegar

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

My Favorite Ingredients: Balsamic Vinegar

So, I thought I might start a new series here: My Favorite Ingredients.

Although I am always experimenting in the kitchen and trying new recipes, there are several ingredients that I consider to be my go to's. These staple ingredients are always in my kitchen and often times are in my recipes too. Well, now that we've got several recipes to work with here I thought it might be time to round up a a handle that all utilize the same ingredient. This way, when you've got some of my favorites on hand you can come here and find a handful of different ways to use it.

I have round ups for all of my favorites in the works: honey, red wine, Dijon mustard, canned tomatoes, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and more. Today, however, we're talking all about balsamic vinegar. This is one of my favorite ways to add sweetness and/or tang to a recipe. You can whisk it into a vinaigrette to dress a salad or cook it down to create a sweet and syrupy sauce. So, here are few great recipes utilizing balsamic vinegar: hearty meat dishes, fresh salads, roasted vegetables, or in a light pasta dish.


Apple & Onion Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Savory Sauteed Apples 

Asparagus, Red Pepper, & Potato Salad

Balsamic BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Hash 

Balsamic Glazed Green Beans & Cipollini Onions 


Basil Grilled Chicken Breasts

Brussels Sprout & Apple Detox Salad 

Brussels Sprout Salad


Chicken, Asiago & Sun-Dried Tomato Quesadillas with Greek Yogurt Dip 

Chicken Cherry Avocado Salad

Chicken in Balsamic Tomato Sauce


Fileno Al Mirtilio [Steak with Blueberry Sauce] 

Glazed Pork Loin with Pear & Thyme

Grilled Rosemary Balsamic Tuna

Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts


Seared Scallops with Pomegranate Sauce

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad with Mozzarella & Pancetta

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