Best uses for fancy balsamic vinegars

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Drizzle over roasted asparagus.

Parm crusted asparagus

Ingredients
1 pound thin asparagus spears
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer. Spread Parmesan cheese over asparagus, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and asparagus is tender but crisp. Serve immediately on warm plates, sprinkling with balsamic vinegar to taste.

[Anonymous]

A good test for any cook is how to use balsamic vinegar (high end or Safeway brand) in a recipe without overpowering the other ingredients. Balsamic is great-in small amounts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A good test for any cook is how to use balsamic vinegar (high end or Safeway brand) in a recipe without overpowering the other ingredients. Balsamic is great-in small amounts.

ok... so how do you use it

[Anonymous]

It's great on figs, with some great gorgonzola dolce or mascarpone and marcona almonds or pine nuts