Blog Archives for tag balsamic vinegar

‘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 »

Balsamic-Braised Pearl Onions with Orange & Tarragon

Try pairing a dish of braised pearl onions, cipollini onions or even shallots with your next dinner menu.  Peeled and… Continue reading »

Fennel & Sage-Rubbed Pork with Tuscan Kale & Pancetta Sauté

The naturally mild flavor of pork allows it to stand up well to bold flavorings.  On that note, some of… Continue reading »

Brown & Wild Rice Pilaf with Dandelion Greens & Balsamic Mushrooms

Dandelion greens are a popular bitter green in Italian cooking that resemble a small bunch of Swiss chard or beet… Continue reading »

‘Baby Spinach & Strawberry Salad’

Best if made with ripe Louisiana strawberries and Louisiana roasted pecans of course (wink—wink), this stunning warm weather salad is… Continue reading »

Grilled Lamb Chops with Fig-Balsamic Glaze

The first layer of flavor for these luscious grilled lamb chops comes from a simple marinade made with olive oil,… Continue reading »

Fennel-Rubbed Pork Roast with Tomato-Olive Ragu

Pork and fennel are a match made in culinary heaven.  For this pork roast recipe, I put an Italian flare… Continue reading »

Beet & Apple Sauté with Balsamic Vinegar

If you are lucky enough to buy beets with their lovely green tops still attached…don’t throw them out for goodness… Continue reading »

Leek & White Bean-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

There are a handful of flavor combinations that I love in a stuffed mushroom.  The first few that come to… Continue reading »