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Balsamic-Caramel Sauce over Vanilla Ice Cream

Balsamic-Caramel Sauce over Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients1 cup heavy cream1 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons water, plus more for brushing4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 lemon, juiced1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream PreparationBring cream just to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and keep the cream warm. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, dissolve the sugar with 2 tablespoons of water. As the sugar mixture begins to bubble, watch for crystals developing on the inside of the pan just above the liquid. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush the inside of the pan right above the...

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Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette

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...

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Mango-Papaya Salsa

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.

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Cherry and Basil Salsa

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.

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