8 scented balsamic Recipes

leeks (white and light green portions only), thinly sliced (about 8 cups), sliced fresh mushrooms, olive oil, sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth, reduced-sodium chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, grated orange peel, salt, minced fresh thyme or dash dried thyme, pepper

duck breasts, salt, pepper, ground cinnamon, fine sugar, balsamic vinegar, ground cinnamon, honey

butter, shallots, minced, granny smith apples, peeled and sliced (about 1 3/4 lb.), light brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, minced fresh rosemary, salt, pepper

sliced beets, drained (reserve liquid), mcintosh apple, peeled, cored and chopped, chopped shallots, brown sugar, grated zest of 1 orange, salt, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh chives, goat cheese

extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, fresh parsley, minced, onion, thickly sliced, green bell pepper, quartered, zucchini, sliced 1/4 in thick, eggplant, peeled and sliced 3/8 inch thick, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, tomatoes, diced, instant couscous, salt and pepper

firm, ripe bosc pears, prosciutto , or use a good quality bacon, fresh rosemary, mild goat cheese, butter, balsamic vinegar, honey