balsamic vinegar

[stevie-p]

I had some given to me.....what would you use it in...and why.?...thanks

[cherryelm]

My favourite is sprinkled on strawberries I know this sounds disgusting but it really is wonderful. You can also use it in salad dressings and on roasted vegetables.

[Xollob]

It will perk up any tomato-based soup, stew or sauce. Add a pinch of sugar and enjoy...

[hannahjo]

I love pouring a little balsamic in a bowl, with olive oil on top, then getting a chunk of crusty white bread, like ciabatta or something and dipping it into the bowl� lovely! Make sure you press hard when you dip though, because the vinegar and oil don�t mix if you don�t press hard enough the bread will just soak up the oil!

[Ed Strong]

Apart from using it as part of a salad dressing I add a generous splash of it to meat dishes like mince for cottage pie or bolognese or into beef based stews or casseroles (the acidity helps to tenderise the meat). Also mix with runny honey and orange or lemon juice to use as a marinade for pork or chicken.

[rhona_j]

I'm with hannahjo, but I also suggest you add a sprinkling of freshly ground pepper too, mmm delicious!

[janetsflower]

On our bottle label it says delicious on ice cream though we have yet to try that our selves

[kislondon]

I use balsamic vinegar in this recipe. Never tried it with anything sweet though.

http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/penne-with- wild-mushrooms-and-creme-fraiche,1162,RC.html

[willa]

My pantry would be dull without a bottle of this wonderful stuff. You'd think vinegar would connotate an awful taste, but balsamic is sweet and perks up so many foods.

I layer beefsteak tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzerella and basil then sprinkle with balsamic vinegar. Let it marinade for a bit, and it's a lovely caprese salad. Layer the mixture onto a baguette and it's a tasty sandwich.

My husband loves to toss a tablespoon of it into a combo of roasted garlic, string beans and onions.