Brisket is the cut of meat from the lower chest or breast area. Being one of the tougher cuts of beef, it is ideal for braising. Braising usually consists of searing meat at a high temperature first followed by simmering at lower temperatures in a covered pot with some liquids for flavor and moisture. This […]
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When we want something a little different for chicken wings this is our go to recipe. Good quality balsamic vinegar, fresh rosemary and hints of garlic combine to make a marinade and glaze all in one. Rather than discarding this wonderful marinade, we cook it on the stove reducing it to flavorful glaze to finish […]
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You’re off to your next party and you want to bring something traditional yet a little different. Fancy up your deviled eggs with crisp bacon and a splash of Traditional Balsamic vinegar. A little goes a long way in giving this Southern classic a sweet and tangy note that will keep your guests guessing. You […]
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At first you’d think this is a rather strange combination but once you taste the pairing of flavors – and the deep, flavorful sauce this dish renders – you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it a long time ago. We saw this on a recent episode of Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa where Chef Johanne Kileen […]
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It happens way too often. It’s mid-week, you’re busy (and tired) and find yourself standing in the pantry at 6pm searching for ideas. With all the back-to-school activities this time of year it can happen to anyone. A few years ago we stumbled upon this recipe from Cooks Illustrated that has now become one of […]
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Kara’s sister, Lisa, shared the recipe for these little morsels with us and when we made them in the OT kitchen, we found them disappearing before we were done taking the photographs. They pack a great combination of savory and sweet in just one bite. The bacon molds itself around the fig as it cooks […]
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Another great holiday meal tradition is roasting vegetables. Rather than the usual potatoes and carrots, oven roasted Brussels sprouts are a welcome twist – especially those extra crispy roasted leaves that fall off the tiny sprout heads. We stayed pretty true to this Ina Garten recipe by using our traditional balsamic vinegar and a single-varietal […]
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This meatloaf packs a basket of veggies but the nice balance of flavors from the balsamic glaze had the kids asking for seconds. Our Olive This! Tuscan Herb olive oil had all the flavors infused so we didn’t need to add any dried herbs separately. We did our own take on a Food Network recipe […]
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