http://www.vinegaroil.com Oil and Vinegar products and recipes for the gourmet kitchen Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:29:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Mediterranean Diet: The Key to Enjoying Food and Staying Healthy Low-fat diets have proven to be too restrictive for many individuals, which is why the new Mediterranean diet has been deemed a great alternative. This diet, based on the results of a particular scientific study, is effective, all while still ... http://www.vinegaroil.com/mediterranean-diet-and-your-health/ The Very Best Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing One part vinegar to three parts oil, seasoned with salt, pepper and Dijon mustard (proportions of a teaspoonful of mustard for a half cup of dressing) are the classic proportions of vinaigrette dressing. Because the taste of balsamic vinegar can be very strong, or ... http://www.vinegaroil.com/16/best-balsamic-vinaigrette/ A beautifully beribboned bottle is no guarantee you’ll find true aceto balsamico tradizionale inside. Even phrases like “balsamic vinegar of Modena” or “di Modena” are loose terms allowed by Italian law which can be misleading. You might open the bottle to find a minimally-aged blend or, even worse, ... http://www.vinegaroil.com/balsamic-vinegar-treasured-by-chefs/aceto-balsamico-tradizionale/ Balsamic vinegar the gourmet treasure. The splendid seasoning attributes of Italian balsamic vinegar were little known 20 years ago outside its native province of Emilia Romagna. Now you’ll find it sprinkled on everything from abalone to albacore tuna, but chefs know to not overdo it: a little balsamic greatly ... http://www.vinegaroil.com/balsamic-vinegar-treasured-by-chefs/ Taste and variety of assorted vinegars Vinegar derives its sour flavour from the process by which it is made. Vinegar is created by biological processes that firstly cause sugar to turn into alcohol and the second process introduces harmless bacteria that change the alcohol into acetic acid. The origins ... http://www.vinegaroil.com/assorted-vinegars/ Salad Dressing with flavor and a healthy aspect. You may have chosen and bought the freshest, most inspired seasonal salad vegetables but without a salad dressing the combination of chosen produce seems uninspired and boring. A salad dressing will complement and bring out the full potential of all your salad ... http://www.vinegaroil.com/flavorsome-salad-dressing/ Roasted asparagus drizzled with balsamic vinegar Fresh asparagus is usually available in the early spring. Any number of fresh or seasonal vegetables can be used with this recipe. Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, baby squash or zucchini, will work well. Do not overcook the vegetables. You may want to adjust the time you blanch the ... http://www.vinegaroil.com/10/roasted-asparagus-with-balsamic-vinegar/ Chicken Cacciatore recipe with vinegar 2 2.5-lb fryer's, cut into portion size pieces one half cup all-purpose flour one half teaspoon salt quarter teaspoon pepper one half cup olive oil two cloves garlic, sliced thin 1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped eight strips of anchovy, chopped fine one half cup wine vinegar or cider vinegar 1 cup Burgundy wine, you can ... http://www.vinegaroil.com/9/chicken_cacciatore/ Soft boiled egg with grilled spring asparagus The best time of year for fresh asparagus is spring! Nothing compares to fresh farm cultivated asparagus for flavor and texture. When bought straight from your local farm you can be sure that is has been recently harvested and because of this ... http://www.vinegaroil.com/8/grilled-asparagus/ Easy, Classic vinaigrette dressing Ingredients required for two portions 2 Tablespoons of either balsamic, red or white wine vinegar 1 Tablespoons of mustard Salt and pepper to season Between four to six tablespoons of either extra virgin olive oil or canola A little of either maple syrup of honey (optional) In a small bowl mix together vinegar, ... http://www.vinegaroil.com/7/classic-vinaigrette-recipe/