Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, optional*1 tablespoon chopped garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3/4 cup tablespoons olive oilMesclun salad mix or favorite greens, for accompanimentAssortment of salad ingredients, such as cherry tomatoes, chopped carrots, sliced red onion, chopped celery, diced cucumbers, walnutsBlue cheese, for garnish PreparationBeat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. Taste and adjust the seasonings.Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and...
Mango-Papaya Salsa
Ingredients1 mango peeled, seeded, diced1 papaya peeled, seeded, diced1 large red bell pepper seeded and diced1 avocado peeled, pitted, and diced½ sweet onion peeled and diced1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon Roasted Garlic Olive Oil1 tablespoon Traditional Balsamic1 tablespoon Mango BalsamicSalt and pepper, to taste
PreparationIn a medium-sized bowl, mix together the fresh ingredients. Season with salt and pepper (to taste), then cover bowl and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cherry and Basil Salsa
Ingredients2 cups sweet cherries, pitted and roughly chopped1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped1 shallot, finely chopped1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped2 teaspoons Cherry Balsamic Vinegar1/4 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
PreparationToss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Balsamic Vinegar and Honey Pulled-Pork Sliders
Ingredients1 2 1/2 pound boneless pork shoulder roast1 cup chopped onion (1 large)3/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper (1 medium)1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 cup chicken broth1 cup balsamic vinegar3/4 cup ketchup1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt20 sliders buns or small round dinner rolls, split and toastedPurchased deli coleslawSweet or dill pickles, coarsely chopped PreparationTrim fat from meat. If necessary, cut meat to fit into a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. In the cooker combine onion and sweet pepper. Add meat;...
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