80 heirloom balsamic Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic clove, pressed, portobello mushrooms, stemmed , gills scraped out, whole-milk ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, divided, thick heirloom tomato slices (from 2 very large tomatoes), fontina cheese, thinly sliced

cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks, cucumbers , peeled leaving stripes of skin and sliced, heirloom tomato, seeded and diced, onion, finely chopped, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, agave nectar, or more to taste, sea salt , or to taste, freshly ground black pepper to taste

buitoni refrigerated reduced fat pesto with basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, vine-ripened or heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped fresh basil (optional), salt and ground black pepper (optional)

lettuce leaf (to line the platter) (optional), grape tomatoes (yellow , orange, red, etc.) or 1 pint heirloom tomato (yellow, orange, red, etc.), lemon cucumbers (your choice to peel ) or 1 small cucumber, diced (your choice to peel), feta cheese, cubed, white balsamic vinegar (my addition), extra virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper, fresh lemon verbena leaves , cut into ribbons (not dried!)

fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, fresh italian parsley, coarsely chopped, shallot, finely chopped, red and yellow (or heirloom ) tomatoes, deli chilled rotisserie chicken (plain or flavored ), white balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive (or avocado) oil, pepper, crumbled feta , goat, or blue cheese

extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic clove, pressed, portabella mushrooms, stemmed , gills scraped out, whole milk ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, divided, heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/3-inch thick (from 2 very large tomatoes), fontina cheese, thinly sliced

extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic clove, pressed, portobello mushrooms, stemmed , gills scraped out, whole-milk ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, divided, thick heirloom tomato slices (from 2 very large tomatoes), fontina cheese, thinly sliced

canola oil, for frying, assorted heirloom tomatoes, sliced, salt, ground black pepper, banyuls vinegar or white balsamic vinegar, balls fresh mozzarella, sliced, vidalia onion, very thinly sliced, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, fresh basil leaves , chiffonade, basil oil

ears corn, shucked, garlic cloves, salt, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, heirloom tomatoes, quartered and seeded

yellow tomatoes, sliced, tomatoes, sliced, green heirloom tomatoes, sliced, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella cheese, shallot, very thinly shaved, very good quality olive oil, very good aged balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper

basil leaves, fresh basil (*fresh* basil only !), mayonnaise, garlic clove, minced, aged balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs, boned and skinless, wide slices ciabatta, heirloom tomato , cut into 4 slices

whole wheat onion rolls (if you can tsp find onion, that is fine. but you what a hearty stone ground or whole wheat bakery styl), baby arugula (1/2 cup per sandwich), heirloom tomatoes , you want 4 thick slices of each (i used 1 purple and 1 yellow, 2 different tastes, but use your favorite), onion, cut in 4 slices, balsamic vinegar (the more aged the better , but use the best you have. a store bought is fine if that is all you have ), olive oil (use regular vs extra virgin if possible, if not extra virgin will be fine), salt, pepper, mayonnaise (no miracle whip), olive (1/4 cup after they are chopped. i used a mix of green, black and kalamata, i usually have a jar or cup), fresh thyme, fine chopped, fresh basil, fine chopped, lemon zest, pepper

olive oil (for frying ), fresh buffalo mozzarella, egg whites, seasoned bread crumbs, fresh ground pepper, heirloom tomato, diced small, fresh basil leaf , chiffonade, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon pepper

olive oil to cook, basmati rice, minced large shallots, garlic, heaping tbsp minced ginger, salt and black pepper to taste, turmeric, vegetable stock, mixed grilled vegetables, 1/2-inch dice (1 zucchini, 1 eggplant, 1 red bell pepper, 1 large red onion, 1 fennel, 1/4-inch thick sliced and grilled with olive oil, salt and pepper), thai basil (2 cups picked leaves), heirloom tomatoes , julienned, different types and colors if possible, red onion, sliced, minced jalepeno, balsamic vinegar, chinese black vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt and black pepper to taste

extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, thyme, garlic , smashed, rustic sourdough bread , torn into tiny pieces, sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste, white balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar, japanese heirloom tomatoes, blanched and shocked, then peeled, hothouse cucumber , split lengthwise, seeded and very thinly sliced (on a mandoline if possible), red onion , thinly julienned, flat-leaf parsley, leaves only, basil, leaves only, ripe japanese beefsteak/heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced in rounds and kept together, tub fresh burrata cheese, wild or baby arugula

tomatoes, cut in quarters, beefsteak tomato (or you can use plum tomatoes diced), heirloom tomato (i like a purple or orange to give a bit different flavor, also diced), shallot, fine diced, garlic, minced, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, diced fine, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, ground black pepper, frozen artichoke hearts , i used birds eye brand, fennel bulbs, thin sliced, lemon zest, olive oil (to roast or grill ), salt, pepper, fresh basil, minced, parmesan cheese, grated

red cherry tomatoes, halved, yellow cherry tomatoes, green heirloom tomatoes, quartered, olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, chiffonade fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh parsley leaves, minced fresh oregano leaves, angel hair pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, whole-milk ricotta salata, crumbled, toasted pine nuts, grated pecorino, chopped fresh herbs, garnish, hot french or italian bread, accompaniment

extra-virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, israeli couscous , sometimes called pearl couscous or maftoul, kosher salt, baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped, grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes , or baby heirloom tomatoes of assorted colors, halved (about 2 cups), feta, coarsely crumbled or chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, jarred red bell peppers, drained and coarsely chopped, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, almonds, toasted, chopped fresh mint, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper