Two weeks ago I made the Fried Broccoli with Honey and Balsamic Vinegar recipe from J. Kenji Lopez-Alt’s The Wok cookbook.

The end result was good, but, like the brussels sprouts, I’m not sure it’s any tastier than roasting. 4 stars ★★★★☆

https://orangegnome.com/posts/3502/fried-broccoli-with-honey-and-balsamic-vinegar

#Food #Cooking #JKenjiLopezalt #CookTheBook #CookTheBookTheWok #Broccoli #Honey #BalsamicVinegar

Crispy Polenta Medallions with Ricotta and Marinated Tomatoes

I try never to waste food, and I was on a quest to use some polenta in the fridge before it was too late. The perfect combination was born: the rich, earthy flavors of the polenta would complement the savoriness of balsamic and the flavors of summer tomatoes. This is a must-serve appetizer if you’re having friends or family over for dinner, just like I did! Try it out and let me know what you think!

Ingredients:

• 1 tube (18 oz) of pre-cooked polenta
• 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
• 10 cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp sea salt, divided
• 4 tbsp lard or Crisco for frying (or olive oil if preferred, but lard or Crisco will make the polenta crispy)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Tomatoes:
   In a medium bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and ¼ tsp of sea salt. Toss gently to coat the tomatoes evenly. Cover the bowl and let the mixture marinate for about an hour at room temperature.
2. Prepare the Polenta Medallions:
   Slice the polenta log into ½-inch thick rounds. Heat the lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the polenta rounds into the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
3. Assemble the Dish:
   Place the crispy polenta medallions on a serving platter. Spoon a dollop of fresh ricotta onto each medallion. Top each with a spoonful of the marinated tomatoes, allowing some of the delicious balsamic marinade to drip onto the ricotta & medallions.
4. Serve:
   Garnish with extra fresh basil and a light drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve immediately as an appetizer or light snack.

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"Balsamics Anonymous" is an organization that I need to join.

#balsamicvinegar
#vinegar
#vinegaraddict

Don't let the title of this article about Balsamic vinegar fool you - there's lot of good info on how the Real Stuff is made...

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20231024-why-your-balsamic-vinegar-is-likely-fake

#BalsamicVinegar #Vinegar #Food #Foodies #Condiments #BarrelAged #Acetaia

This very simple mayonnaise sauce, that I came up with on a rare moment of whimsical inspiration, is great both on top of dishes or as a dip. With only 5 ingredients, you just add everything to a bowl and mix it together. Takes less than 5 mins! And you can easily adapt it to your taste. Let me know what you think!

#recipes #foodie #sauce #cooking #easyrecipes #mayo #oliveoil #balsamicvinegar #basil #oregano #myastheniagravis #disabled

https://ko-fi.com/post/My-Delicious-Mayo-Sauce-R6R6PIEJ9?justpublished=true&alias=My-Delicious-Mayo-Sauce-R6R6PIEJ9

Fun & simple salad - mixed leaves (rocket & watercress), melon, beetroot & Prosciutto with olive oil & balsamic vinegar - Yum 😋

#salad #melon #beetroot #prosciutto #oliveoil #balsamicvinegar #Food #Foodie #homecooking #yummy #HealthyFood

Italian Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner https://lindalouhamel.com/2023/06/14/italian-chicken-sheet-pan-dinner/
#balsamicvinegar, #chickenthighs, #ciabattabread, #driedparsleyflakes, #foodblogger, #grapetomatoes, #greenbeans, #Italianseasoning, #recipe, #sheetpandishes, #tastethelove, #blogpost,

Roasted Italian Sausage And Grapes https://lindalouhamel.com/2019/01/14/roasted-italian-sausage-and-grapes/ #balsamicvinegar, #casseroles, #chianti, #foodblogger, #garlic, #internationaldishes, #italianchickensausage, #italiansausage, #onions, #petiteredpotatoes, #redbellpepper, #reipce, #roasteditaliansausageandgrapes, #Tastethelove, #tuscanstyleroasteditaliansausagewithgreengrapes, #unsaltedchickenbroth, #yellowbellpepper, #recipes, #homecooking, #tastethelove

Giuseppe Giusti Premiata Salumeria, Modena, Italy. World renowned producer of Balsamic vinegar.

Here - https://deborah-league.pixels.com/featured/giuseppe-giusti-premiata-salumeria-deborah-league.html

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Misos and balsamic vinegars are two of my favourite flavour 💥 So I’m very a lot looking forward to try these two 😋 And I ❤️ #Peanuts 😊
#Miso #BalsamicVinegar #Vegan #PlantBased #FediKitchen #EliotCooks @vegan