Uses for Oils & Vinegars
Using Extra virgin olive oil enhances cooking and health
Some Examples:
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- 3 parts oil to 1 part balsamic for salad dressings.
- Marinades for meat, fish & poultry.
- Finishing for soups & stews.
- Drizzled on pasta, pizza & veggies.
- Add at the end of cooking for a burst of flavor.
- Pour into a small dish & add a splash of balsamic for bread dipping.
- Brush Garlic EVOO on a loaf of French bread and lightly toast. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- Mix cooked white beans, garlic & EVOO with your choice of seasonings for a tasty dip.
- Brush onto meats before grilling or broiling to seal in flavor.
- Add to eggs & drizzle over toast.
- Sprinkle on brown rice.
- Use instead of butter or margarine for baking & on breads, potatoes & popcorn, reducing the amount of saturated fat in your diet.
Ten Ways to Serve Balsamic Vinegar
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- Splash over fresh berries.
- Stir into a sweet sauce served with pork.
- Drizzle over brie cheese.
- Mix with fresh spinach, mixed leaf or romaine.
- Toss with tomatoes, onions & mozzarella chunks.
- Sizzle in scallops.
- Make into a marinade for chicken, steak, duck or pork.
- Drizzle over ice cream or into yogurt.
- Blend with pasta al dente.
- Drizzle over crisp grilled vegetables.
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Favorite Pairings for your Favorite Dishes
BREAD DIPPING
Tuscan Herb, Mushroom & Sage, Garlic, Herbs de Provence OO
Traditional or Fig Balsamics
SALADS
Lemon OO & Blueberry Balsamic
Melanese Gremolate OO & Lemon Balsamic
Herbs de Provence OO & Lavender Balsamic
Tuscan Herb OO & Traditional Balsamic
Basil OO & Strawberry or Pomegranate Balsamics
Lime OO & Blackberry Ginger or Mango Balsamics
STARCHES & PASTAS
Mushroom & Sage, Butter, Garlic, White Truffle,
Tuscan Herb, Lemon, Basil OO
ASIAN
Sesame Oil
Tangerine or Honey Ginger Balsamics
GREENS & VEGETABLES
Lemon, Lime, Tuscan Herb OO
Peach, Cranberry Pear, Sicilian Lemon Balsamics
CHICKEN & TURKEY
Lemon, Lime, Blood Orange OO
Tuscan Herb, Harissa (heat), Mushroom & Sage OO
Honey Ginger Balsamic
FISH & SALMON
Lemon, Lime, Blood Orange OO
Tangerine or Maple Balsamics
SHRIMP & SCALLOPS
Lemon, Lime, Milanese Gremolata, Harissa OO
Honey Ginger, Mango or Sicilian Lemon Balsamics
STEAK
Mushroom & Sage, Garlic, White Truffle OO
Traditional Balsamic
PORK
Butter, Garlic, Basil, Mushroom & Sage, Harissa OO
Raspberry, Black Cherry, Chocolate Balsamics
FRUIT & DESSERTS
Chocolate Balsamic
All dark fruity Balsamics
Cara Cara Orange & Vanilla & Peach White Balsamic