Ingredients: 1 large bunch fresh Arugula, stems removed 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in halves 1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned (reserve several strips for garnish) 4 oz. feta cheese, broken into large chunks Kosher salt/fresh ground pepper 1 … Continue reading
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Roasted Carrots with Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients: 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wedges. 1/4 cup Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 2 Tbs. minced fresh rosemary 2 cloves minced garlic 1/4 tsp. paprika 1 Tbs. good extra virgin olive oil Salt/Pepper (fresh ground) to taste … Continue reading
Iris’ Baba Ghanoush with Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant 1/2 c. tahini (sesame paste) 1 large clove garlic (more if you want but start w/ 1) 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp. cumin 1 Tbs. Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Salt/pepper to taste Great quality extra … Continue reading
Ann’s Harvest Salad for Two with Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar and Lime Olive Oil
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Ingredients:
Enough Lettuce (mixed greens, butter – your choice) for two salads
1 ripe pear (Bosc, Bartlett, etc. – your choice)
2 Tbls. dried cranberries
2 Tbls. walnuts
2 Tbls. Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tbls. Lime Olive Oil
2 slices of Gorgonzola Cheese in broken into small chunks
Instructions:
Divide lettuce into two salad bowls
Quarter and core the pear into thin slices and place 1/2 of pear on lettuce in each bowl
Sprinkle each w/ walnuts and cranberries
Drizzle with Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar and Lime Olive Oil
Sprinkle Gorgonzola cheese on top
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Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar and Feta Salad
Directions- 1) Line salad bowls with spring greens 2) Top with: – Fresh Raspberries – Crumbled feta cheese – Toasted Slivered almonds 3) Drizzle with: Lime Olive Oil and Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar This recipe is from the adventurous kitchen Susan … Continue reading
Iris’ Roasted Beet, Orange and Goat Cheese Salad with Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and Blood Orange Olive Oil
Iris’ Roasted Beet, Orange and Goat Cheese Salad with Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and Blood Orange Olive Oil always delights the palate. Ingredients: – 4 medium beets, roasted (golden Beets are great too if you can find them) – 2 navel … Continue reading
Pork Medallions with Vanilla Fig Balsamic
Pork Medallions with Vanilla Fig Balsamic and Pearl Onion & Pear Hash (substitute duck breasts) 1 1/2 to 2 lbs of center cut boneless pork loin cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 Tbls of Olive oil 1Tbls unsalted butter 2 almost ripe pears, halved, cored, cut … Continue reading
Iris’ Spinach Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh baby spinach 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil 3 Tbs. Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar Salt/freshly ground pepper to taste 2 ounces goat cheese 2 very thin slices … Continue reading
Chicken Breasts with Onions and Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
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Chicken Breast is a staple in the American cooking rotation. Jazz it up and eat gourmet with less work using our Chicken Breasts with Onions and Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar Glaze recipe.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- olive oil
- butter
- 2-3 med onions, sliced length wise
- 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
- mushrooms (an added option)
- 1/3 cup Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar (or Black Currant Balsamic Vinegar)
Instructions:
Season breasts with a mixture of 1/4 tsp thyme, salt and pepper. Heat skillet over med heat. Add 1 Tbs of olive oil and 1 Tbs butter; saute onions until soft or caramelized (sauté mushrooms as desired). You may need to turn the heat down so the onions do not brown too quickly. Add balsamic and 1/4 tsp of thyme, salt and pepper. Raise heat and reduce until slighty thickened.
Saute Chicken breasts in equal amounts of 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp butter until brown about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Divide onions on plates, slice breasts and fan over onions. Sprinkle a little parsley over the chicken if you like.
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Ingredients: 2 whole medium chicken breasts 2 large ripe peaches (or 3 small) 1 large sweet onion (or 2 small) 2-3 Tbsp. Vanilla Fig Balsamic Vinegar in bowl Sprigs of fresh thyme, stripped (optional) Instructions: Prepare BBQ grill till hot and … Continue reading