60 balsamic great Recipes

chicken breasts, cooked, preferably grilled, torn fresh spinach or 8 cups mixed salad greens, blueberries (fresh ), red onions, thinly sliced, sunflower seeds (combo of nuts is great too) or 2 tbsp sliced almonds (combo of nuts is great too), raisins, vegetable oil, vinegar , sweet flavored -try any berry flavor or 2 tbsp balsamic, sugar, dill weed, salt , to taste, garlic powder , to taste, dry mustard , to taste, fresh cracked pepper , to taste

fresh sea scallops per person (remove coral if attached - it s the orange-looking thing - some consider a delicacy), baby salad greens or a combination of salad greens you would like: try radiccio for color, butternut, baby spinach, endive and romaine hearts., kosher salt & freshly ground cracked pepper, butter, juice of 1 lemon, balsamic dressing - i repeat the ingredients and recipe for salad dressing here, good balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic syrup (tis the secret ingredient) (also called condensed or cream of balsamic - it can be found in ny at places such as turco s and trader joe s and specialty food stores)(and note, its slightly pricey but lasts and lasts and its very versatile and fantastic on top of fruits like strawberries, etc.), good olive oil, fresh garlic minced, fresh (if possible ) tarragon - dried ok, honey, mayonnaise (lo-fat works great too), dijon mustard, grainy mustard, kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, equipment needed for salad dressing: bowl, whisk, container with lid for placing leftovers or reserves in fridge. i usually use a cleaned commercial salad dressing container so it can easily be squirted onto salad., equipment needed for scallops: skillet, paper towels, squirt bottle if you wish to be fancy with salad dressing in plating dish, 1 working exhaust fan in case skillet smokes.

ground beef, onion, chopped, whole tomatoes, undrained, great northern beans, rinsed and drained, black beans, rinsed and drained, dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, white kidney beans, rinsed and drained, chili beans, undrained, ketchup, bay leaves, chili powder, balsamic vinegar, pepper

stalks celery, tomatoes, red pepper, red onion, light red kidney beans, dark red kidney beans, pinto beans, green beans, yellow beans, lima beans, great northern bean, black beans, garbanzo beans, fresh oregano, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, dijon mustard, sugar or 3 honey, fresh garlic cloves, fresh parsley, balsamic vinegar, red cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, cayenne pepper

navel oranges, peeled, sliced , membranes removed, shredded carrots, canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, canned great northern beans, rinsed and drained, chopped fresh parsley, red bell pepper, chopped, tarragon white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, equal sweetener (83289) or 1/4 cup equal spoonful, salt and pepper to taste, lettuce leaves

quinoa, uncooked, water, kidney beans, rinsed & drained, black beans, rinsed & drained, frozen corn, thawed, frozen green beans, thawed, red bell pepper, chopped, red onion, chopped, scallion, chopped, cubed cheese (a combination of cheddar and mozzarella tastes great), balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt or pepper, garlic powder (optional), avocado, chopped (see note ) (optional)

french bread (3/4 inch thick ), cubed cooked chicken breast, tomatoes, cut into chunks, great northern beans, rinsed and drained, cucumber, seeded and chopped, chopped fresh basil, salt, pepper, balsamic vinaigrette, shredded parmesan cheese

onion, chopped fine, green onion, diced, to garnish (optional), frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, diced tomatoes, drained, green chilies, chopped, low-fat cream cheese, softened- room temp, fat-free evaporated milk , skim, monterey jack cheese, grated- low fat is great too, low-fat parmesan cheese, grated, balsamic vinegar, low-fat sour cream, salt and pepper

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, ground cumin, great northern beans, rinsed, drained, black beans, rinsed, drained, celery stalks, chopped, frozen corn kernels, thawed, red bell pepper, chopped, chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, jalapeno chilies, seeded, chopped

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, ground cumin, great northern beans, rinsed,drained, black beans, rinsed,drained, stalks celery, chopped, frozen corn kernels, thawed, red bell pepper, chopped, chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, jalapeno chiles, seeded,chopped

romaine lettuce, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, pecans, chicken breasts, balsamic vinaigrette (newman s own is great), crumbled blue cheese

cooked shrimp, artichoke bottoms, drained and rinsed and diced, diced tomato, minced green onion tops, chopped fresh basil, avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed, red leaf lettuce or spinach, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar, either is great)

great northern or other white beans, drained, chickpeas (garbanzos), drained, black-eyed peas, drained, artichoke hearts, quartered (about 10 hearts), scallions, chopped, tomatoes, diced, garlic, minced, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, ground black pepper

great northern beans, drained, garbanzo beans, drained, black-eyed peas, drained, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, green onions, chopped, tomatoes, diced, garlic, minced, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh parsley, crushed dried oregano, ground black pepper

dry great northern beans, onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, garlic (1 smashed and 1 minced), bay leaf, fresh thyme plus 1 tsp thyme leaves, chicken stock or water, divided, coarse salt and coarsely ground black pepper, few drops extra-virgin olive oil, few drops lemon juice , optional, few drops white balsamic vinegar , optional, walnut oil , optional, pitted kalamata olives, capers, drained, minced lemon zest, garlic cloves, finely minced, coarsely chopped parsley leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, potato bread, toasted, white bean puree, ahi tuna , seared, olive tapenade, marinated tomatoes, sliced, hard boiled eggs, sliced, french green beans, micro basil, micro arugula

steak seasoning (salt free works great!), balsamic vinegar, olive oil, ground mustard, boneless sirloin or 1 lb new york strip steak

naval oranges, shredded carrot, red kidney beans, great northern beans, chopped red bell pepper, chopped green peppers or 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, purple onions, quartered, romaine lettuce, coarsely shredded or chopped or 4 cups spring mixed salad greens, freshly grated parmesan cheese , optional, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, splenda granular or 1/4 cup equal sugar substitute or 6 packets equal sugar substitute or 6 packets sugar substitute

cannellini beans (or great northern beans), drained, chopped tomato, shredded fresh basil, crumbled feta cheese, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, freshly ground pepper, green leaf lettuce leaves (optional)