Blog Archives for tag balsamic vinegar

‘Crisp Salmon with Braised Red Cabbage & Mustard Sauce’

This simple weeknight salmon entrée is a lesson in two cooking methods: pan-searing and braising. Skin-on salmon fillets are seared in… Continue reading »

Grilled Polenta Cakes with Balsamic Mushrooms & Gorgonzola

Polenta is a classic Italian side dish is made by boiling cornmeal until it is smooth and creamy.  It can be… Continue reading »

‘Fig & Greens Salad’

I love serving this unique salad on the side of grilled lamb chops. Something about the combination of the sweet… Continue reading »

‘Orange-Balsamic Lamb Chops’

Grilling lamb chops is a quick and impressive dinner idea.  This recipe from Cooking Light magazine is certainly one that… Continue reading »

Broccoli Rabe, Italian Sausage, & Tomato Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella

The toppings for this pizza are based on a classic Italian pasta dish, traditionally made with orecchiette.  The small ‘ear-shaped’ pasta… Continue reading »

‘Cranberry-Balsamic Chicken Thighs’

Sometimes all it takes is a handful of simple ingredients to transform an everyday item into something very unique. Take… Continue reading »

Chicken Cutlet Caprese

Beneath this flavorful and fresh caprese salad are grilled, balsamic-marinated chicken cutlets.  The thinly sliced chicken cutlets marinate overnight in… Continue reading »

Pizza with Broccoli, Prosciutto & Mozzarella

I love the flavor pairing of tangy balsamic vinegar with broccoli, and I also love it with thin slices of… Continue reading »

‘Pasta with Kale, Currants, Pine Nuts, and Garlic Butter’

I recommend using a whole grain pasta for this vegetarian main—I think the nuttiness of the whole grain pasta pairs… Continue reading »

Filet Mignons with Balsamic-Dijon Pan Sauce

One of my favorite go-to sauces for a pan-seared steak is a simple combination of white wine to deglaze the… Continue reading »