332 balsamic cracked Recipes

firm assorted heirloom tomatoes (brandywine, big rainbow, jubilee, etc.), white balsamic vinegar, evoo, shallots, finely minced, fresh basil, finely minced, fresh tarragon, finely minced, kosher salt to taste, fresh cracked pepper to taste, fleur de sel or other finishing salt, blue crab, meyer lemon juice, evoo, kosher salt to taste, fresh cracked pepper to taste, micro opal basil for garnish

unsalted butter, garlic, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, rib celery, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, all-purpose flour, salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken stock , plus more if needed, whole milk, light-bodied beer, russet potatoes, peeled and chopped, grated extra-sharp cheddar (about 8 oz), hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, sour cream, for topping, bacon , cooked crisp, for topping, chopped fresh chives, for topping, spinach salad with spiced pecans, for serving, recipe follows, spinach salad, unsalted butter, ancho chile powder, kosher salt, ground cumin, smoked paprika, freshly cracked black pepper, pecan halves, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, shallot, minced, olive oil, sugar, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, prewashed baby spinach, bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, fried crisp, crumbled blue cheese, halved cherry tomatoes

head red leaf lettuce, head romaine lettuce, balsamic vinaigrette (your favorite ), shredded parmesan cheese, cracked pepper , to taste, chopped pecans, dark brown sugar, water, strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, water

fresh soft fresh goat cheese, white balsamic vinegar (or use regular red balsamic vinegar), garlic cloves, chopped, fresh thyme, chopped, cracked black pepper, cured green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, french bread (1/2-inch thick ), olive oil, minced fresh garlic clove

baby spinach leaves, washed and spun dried, dried tart cherries (read intro), toasted walnut halves, shallot , cut into thin crescents, sweet blood orange , cut into small segments (ok to substitute standard orange), honey (i ve also used agave nectar) or 2 tbsp unbleached white sugar (i ve also used agave nectar), water, white balsamic vinegar or 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil or 1/2 tbsp grapeseed oil, orange blossom water, rose water, ground cinnamon, kosher salt , to taste, fresh cracked black pepper , to taste

strawberries, hulled and halved, sugar syrup, vodka, fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, coarsely cracked black pepper

red, golden and striped beets , scrubbed, extra-virgin olive oil , to coat, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, dried cherries (reconstituted in 1/4 cup red wine vinegar for 30 minutes), balsamic vinegar, sherry vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, chiffonade of kale leaves, pepitas, toasted, crumbled goat cheese, chopped fresh mint

water, wild rice, salt , plus more to taste, bay leaf, thyme, grapeseed or canola oil, chanterelle or portobello mushrooms, wiped clean and chopped, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallots, thinly sliced, fennel seeds, toasted and cracked, cumin seeds, toasted and cracked, coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves, freshly ground black pepper, mixed dried fruits , such as cherries, cranberries, raisins, chopped figs, or chopped apricots, chopped walnuts, toasted, stemmed arugula or watercress, fresh white goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/16-inch thick on a mandoline, heavy cream, grated parmesan or gruyere, plus 4 tbsp for topping, divided, dried thyme or 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, special equipment : 2 (3-oz) ramekins, bacon, chopped, chopped spanish onion , about 1 large onion, chopped red cabbage, about 1/2 head, sugar, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, red wine, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, chinese five-spice powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, butter, unsalted

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh thyme, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, grated, salt and freshly cracked black pepper, portobello mushroom caps, banana peppers, stemmed , seeds removed and quartered lengthwise, yellow squash , sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, zucchini , sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, red onion , cut into 1/4-inch slices, goat cheese, at room temperature, sun-dried tomatoes, minced, salt and freshly cracked black pepper, whole wheat naan, olive oil, for brushing, fresh basil leaves

heads frisee, smoked bacon (homemade or other ), shallots, balsamic vinegar, grenadine, locally foraged mushrooms (such as chanterelles, boletes, chicken of the woods and lobster mushrooms), olive oil, kosher salt, cracked pepper, fresh thyme, ficelle (approximately 12 inches), or french bread of choice, baby spinach, sherry vinegar, virgin olive oil, soy or canola oil, garlic, crushed, salt, freshly cracked black pepper

bone-in chicken thighs, freshly squeezed orange juice , about 2 oranges, grated orange zest, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, chiffonade fresh mint leaves, chiffonade basil leaves, white balsamic vinegar, minced shallots, celery seeds, olive oil, minced shallots, minced ginger, orange marmalade (look for marmalade with small rinds), sweet chili sauce, white balsamic vinegar, reserved marinade, strained

frozen puff pastry, thawed, heirloom tomatoes , cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges, olive oil, divided, chopped fresh thyme, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, soft goat cheese, mache or baby greens, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh tarragon, light balsamic vinaigrette, balsamic vinegar, pitted and chopped brined olives

yukon gold or red potatoes, vegetable or corn oil, salt, divided, cracked pepper, divided, balsamic vinegar, bacon slices, balsamic vinegar, torn frisee or gourmet salad greens, chopped fresh parsley, chopped chives, chopped fresh thyme, warm goat cheese fondue, granny smith apple, cut into thin wedges, parsley oil, chili oil

head red leaf lettuce, head romaine lettuce, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, shredded parmesan cheese, cracked pepper, chopped pecans, dark brown sugar, water, strawberries, balsamic vinegar, granulated sugar, water

store-bought pizza dough, cut into halves, olive oil, for drizzling, sea salt, olive tapenade , recipe follows, sun-dried tomato chutney , recipe follows, mortadella, for topping, soppressata, for topping, salami, for topping, prosciutto, for topping, chopped dried black mission figs, chicken stock, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh rosemary leaves, fresh thyme leaves, cayenne pepper, pitted kalamata olives, chopped garlic, cracked black pepper, sea salt, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, minced, chopped garlic, sugar, white balsamic vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, black pepper

goat cheese (i used french feta-read *note), fresh oregano or 3/4 tsp fresh marjoram, garlic clove, finely minced, pears, cored, peeled and cut in half, chicken broth, dried figs, chopped, dark balsamic vinegar , plus, dark balsamic vinegar, sugar, boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 lb), salt, cracked black pepper, figs, cut up, fresh oregano or 1 sprig fresh marjoram

red roma tomatoes , cut lengthwise, balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, peeled and cracked, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper, yellow roma tomatoes, red grape tomatoes, yellow pear tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, water, lemon juice, green zebra tomatoes, cored and cut into quarters, white onion, roughly chopped, whole scallions, garlic, roughly chopped, serrano chile, cilantro leaves, parsley, limes, juiced, kosher salt, ground coriander, water, yellow plum tomato, thinly sliced, white bread, white cheddar, butter, fresh herbs , as a garnish