What is it?
Balsamic glaze is simply balsamic vinegar that’s been boiled down to a sticky, honey-like consistency. It’s a quick way to add a tangy-sweet finish to both sweet and savory dishes. It can be found in well-stocked supermarkets near the vinegars.
Don’t have it?
You can make it yourself by simmering balsamic vinegar over medium-low heat (watch it closely so it doesn’t scorch).
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Seared Skirt Steak with Lemon-Parmesan Cream and Balsamic Glaze
I like adding the balsamic glaze to this steak just before serving so that its dramatic dark streaks add a beautiful visual contrast.
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Roasted Radicchio with Balsamic and Blue Cheese
This simple but festive side pairs beautifully with roast beef, making it a perfect element of a holiday meal.
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Grilled Poussin with Shallot-Balsamic Butter
Wonderfully aromatic, this French-inspired dish will make you say ooh la la. A poussin is a young, tender chicken that weighs about 1-1/4 lb. If you can't find them, you…
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Spicy Orange-Balsamic Shrimp Cocktail
In this modern spin on a beloved classic, traditional tomato-horseradish cocktail sauce gets a big boost of flavor from fresh oranges, spicy chipotle, and tangy balsamic glaze.
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Roasted Celery with Stilton and Almonds
Celery and blue cheese make for a boldly flavored gratin. Tarragon adds an aromatic note, balsamic glaze contributes welcome sweetness, and almonds provide nutty crunch.
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Soppressata-Mushroom Pizza
Spicy soppressata sausage, tender mushrooms, gooey fontina, and fresh tomatoes and basil are a fabulous combination. Cut into small pieces, the pizza makes for perfect party fare. Balsamic glaze lives…
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Wild Rice with Roasted Grapes, Pecans, and Sage
Maple-glazed pecans and balsamic-roasted grapes elevate this wild rice side dish to delicious new heights. Look for balsamic glaze near the vinegars at the supermarket.
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Heirloom Tomato, Burrata, and Basil Verrines
A vibrant green basil oil adds color and flavor to this verrine, a riff on the ever-popular tomato and fresh mozzarella caprese salad. Extra basil oil can be frozen and…
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