BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES

                           

I discovered how delicious balsamic vinegar was only 2 years ago, but I have been making up for lost time ever since.  I put it in everything I can.  So when I heard about someone putting it in strawberries, I couldn’t resist trying my hand at a recipe.  I think you will really enjoy the combination of savory and sweet the next time you want to have a strawberry dessert.  It is a great substitute for the regular sweet strawberries that you use in strawberry shortcake (or you can layer them with the sweet ones).  They are also wonderful served with a dollop of homemade vanilla ice cream (posted on March 26^th)  or offered alongside yummy, melting Camembert cheese.    Try it---you’ll like it!! 

PS.  Let me know of other ways you enjoy balsamic vinegar.

Ingredients:

1 quart of fresh strawberries, washed, trimmed and cut into small pieces

¼ cup regular or superfine sugar

2 to 3   T.  Balsamic vinegar

1 t. freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

*Combine all ingredients.

*Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to use.

FRIDAY WARM CORN SALSA

                  

This warm salsa is a great topping for turkey burgers or tacos.  The addition of radishes adds unexpected crunch and color and everyone seems to really enjoy it.  I hope you will try it soon.

Ingredients:

2 T. extra virgin olive oil

2 cups fresh or frozen corn  (if using fresh, just boil the ears and then cut off the kernels).

½ cup chopped sweet onion

½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper

½ cup sliced radishes

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Dash of kosher salt

1 t. black pepper

Optional:  red pepper flakes

Instructions:

*Place olive oil in a saute pan.

*Place all ingredients except radishes and parsley in the pan and sauté until vegetables are wilted and are beginning to soften.

*Add radishes and parsley.  Heat through

*Turn off heat and serve.