Tag: balsamic vinegar

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Seared Salmon with Balsamic-Blistered Tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar mirror and amplify each other; both are a bit tangy and sweet, and both benefit from a little high heat in the pan. Shallots mellow as they sauté and provide a backbone for the sauce. Moving the salmon to a sheet pan allows you to build the sauce in the […]

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Instant Pot Ratatouille

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 medium-size heirloom tomatoes, sliced into thin (about 1/4 in.) rounds 2 small red onions, sliced into thin (about 1/4 in.) rounds 1 large zucchini, sliced into thin (about 1/4 in.) rounds 1 large yellow squash, sliced into thin (about 1/4 in.) rounds 1 medium eggplant, sliced into thin (about 1/4 in.) […]

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Seared Salmon Salad with Beets and Blackberries

A lime-forward vinaigrette adds pucker and punch to the salmon and salad, rounded out by earthy-sweet beets and juicy blackberries. Mint with blackberries is a favorite cocktail combo that also works in a fresh entrée salad. If you have leftover mint leaves, steep in simple syrup and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade or tossing with fresh […]

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California Steak Salad

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1 (5-oz.) container baby arugula 8 ounces cooked salt-and-pepper-seasoned flank steak 1 ripe peeled avocado, sliced ½ cup thinly sliced […]

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Grilled Flash-Marinated Skirt Steak

Store-bought marinades are an easy shortcut for time-crunched cooks, but they come with a side of bad news: many are loaded with unnecessary sugar and sodium. Skip the condiment aisle and instead pick up some high-flavor ingredients you can use to make your own homemade marinades. Don’t have a lot of time to marinate? Just […]

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Chicken Thighs with Peperonata and Roasted Broccoli

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 4 (6-oz.) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 (12-oz.) pkg. fresh broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onion 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 1 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic 1 […]

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Seared Salmon Salad with Beets and Blackberries

A lime-forward vinaigrette adds pucker and punch to the salmon and salad, rounded out by earthy-sweet beets and juicy blackberries. Mint with blackberries is a favorite cocktail combo that also works in a fresh entrée salad. If you have leftover mint leaves, steep in simple syrup and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade or tossing with fresh […]

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Strawberry-Chicken Salad with Pecans

This main-dish salad features juicy strawberries at their seasonal peak. Ingredients 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 cups halved strawberries, divided 2 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets 1/4 […]

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Chicken Thighs with Peperonata and Roasted Broccoli

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 4 (6-oz.) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 (12-oz.) pkg. fresh broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onion 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 1 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic 1 […]

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Okra

A sweet-tangy balsamic glaze makes this summertime appetizer irresistible. Using two skewers for the wrapped okra makes it easier to flip on the grill. Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 pound […]