What is it?

Vinegar made from Champagne. It has a pale color and a delicate flavor.

Don’t have it?

Substitute white wine vinegar.

How to choose:

Champagne vinegars made in France tend to have a more full-bodies, interesting, and authentic Champagne flavor than those made elsewhere. They’re not as easy to find, however.

How to store:

Keep away from heat and light. Unopened, it will keep indefinitely. Once opened, it should last about 6 months.

Recipes

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  Orange, Pear, and Date Salad with Orange-Rosemary Vinaigrette

  Though the jewel-like tones of orange slices scream for attention, the charm of this refreshing salad is its balanced, simple, almost subdued flavors, which beguile with every bite.

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  Spring Vegetable Ragoût

  Tender spinach, snap peas, baby turnips, and radishes get tossed with a light butter sauce in this simple but beautiful side dish. I like to leave 1/4 inch or so…

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  Marinated Shrimp Tacos

  With so many toppings to choose from, these tacos make for a dinner that’s as fun as it is tasty.

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  Shredded Romaine and Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dressing

  This is one of the most requested recipes at Oleana, thanks in no small part to the fresh herbs, which make each bite an explosion of flavor. Don’t be stingy…

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  Wild Mushroom Salad with Fried Eggs

  Sunny-side-up eggs top savory mushrooms and greens dressed in a rosemary-laced Champagne vinaigrette. Adding water and covering the eggs while cooking is a hybrid fry-and-steam method that prevents rubbery whites.

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  White Asparagus, Parsley, and Cranberry Salad

  One of the great surprises about white asparagus is how deliciously crisp and refreshing it is raw. Slicing it thin makes peeling unnecessary, but be sure to trim off the…

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  Salt-and-Pepper Roast Beef with Béarnaise Sauce

  这烤是完美的holidays, since it uses a brilliant "reverse-sear" method: roast the beef in a low oven first, then sear it on the oven or stovetop…

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  Chopped Grilled-Chicken Salad

  Buttermilk, blue cheese, and bacon: These three Bs conspire to make a chicken salad that’s unbelievably good.

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  Champagne-Lavender Marinated Grilled Rib-Eye

  Lavender may not immediately come to mind when you think of steak, but paired with thyme and Champagne vinegar, it adds a subtle summery note to the meat, as if…