A balsamic reduction, also known as a balsamic glaze, is like balsamic vinegar on steroids. Instead of a non-dense liquid like the vinegar version, a balsamic reduction has a more syrupy and viscous consistency.

It also packs more flavor into a smaller package and isn’t as acidic as normal balsamic vinegar.

Fortunately, balsamic reductions are extremely easy to make at home. It ends up being cheaper and a lot healthier than store-bought balsamic reductions and glazes.

So, let’s learn how to do it!

Ingredients

• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey (optional)

As you can see, a balsamic reduction doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. It is, however, important to decide if you want to use honey or not. A little bit of honey will add a touch of sweetness to the reduction that it won’t otherwise have. In short, it depends on your preference.

Instructions

Place the balsamic vinegar (and honey, if you choose to use it) in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

Once it has reached a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Keep a close eye on the liquid and constantly stir.

Once the liquid is a viscous syrupy texture, your balsamic reduction is ready. Yum!

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Twice Bake

You need to bake these cookies twice; once to cook them all the way through, and the second time to make them crispy. Don’t skip out in this crucial step!!

First Bake

After the first bake, let the cookies sit for about 10 minutes to cool a bit. After that, spritz the cookie log with some water to make it easier to cut through.

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Knife

When you make the cut, use a bread knife or serrated knife. This will make sure your cuts are clean and your cookies turn out looking professional.

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Second Bake

For the second bake, you don’t need the heat to be high at all, and the cookies will become crispy quickly. Still, make sure you let them cool on a cooling rack first to ensure their crispiness.

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Look no further than this recipe for balsamic chicken thighs. This recipe couldn’t be easier to prepare and to make, and it’s guaranteed to be a hit with anyone that shares this meal with you. Let’s take a look at how it’s done!

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skinless
• Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
• Dried basil
• Dried oregano
• Dried rosemary
• Dried thyme
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Olive oil

Start off by marinating the bone-in chicken thighs in a plastic bag in a healthy amount of balsamic vinegar glaze for 8 to 12 hours. This process will allow the balsamic glaze to penetrate the meat and for it to soak in and make the chicken thighs juicier.

Once the thighs have been marinated, start by removing them from the plastic bag and place them in a large iron skillet.

Once you have done this, take the olive oil and gently drizzle it on top of the chicken thighs, allowing the olive oil to run into the pan.

Finally, sprinkle the thighs with the herbs. After this, they’re ready to cook.

After this, turn the stove onto medium-low heat, and cover the pan. Allow the chicken thighs to simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes.

Once one side has been thoroughly cooked and the thighs are ready to be flipped, turn them over, cover again, and cook for another period of 15-20 minutes.

After this, your balsamic chicken thighs should be ready to eat. Enjoy!

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A grilled cheese doesn’t have to be boring or traditional, though, so here are 5 ingredients that can turn a normal grilled cheese into something extraordinary.

1. Tomato Jam

It makes sense, doesn’t it? A classic pairing with a normal grilled cheese sandwich is tomato soup, so adding tomato jam to the sandwich itself is a great way to compliment the cheesiness with a tangy touch.

2. Avocado

The world’s trendiest food right now is a perfect pick to add some extra creaminess and richness to a regular grilled cheese, and it’ll give you a boost of healthy nutrients too.

3. French Toast

Whaaat?! That’s right, using french toast for your grilled cheese instead of normal bread is a great way to add a touch of sweetness and a unique touch to the sandwich. You get bonus points if you drizzle maple syrup on top, too.

4. Macaroni Noodles

Now you must think that I’m crazy. Don’t knock it until you try it, though. Using macaroni (and cheese) as the filling between the bread of the sandwich is insanely delicious.

5. Strawberries

Hear me out here: if you use a mild, soft cheese like brie as the cheese in your sandwich, the tart sweetness of strawberries turns the sandwich into an absolute wonder.

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Ingredients:

This is the easiest Shrimp Verde, made with only basic ingredients. You will need to get 1 pound fresh shrimp, 1/4 cup chopped green onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, 2 cloves chopped garlic, 1/2 freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The shrimp need to be peeled and deveined. 

Instructions:

The whole recipe will take you 20 minutes. The shrimp verde preparations start with getting a skillet. Add the olive oil and heat it on the stove. You now need to saute the scallions and garlic for a few minutes right before the garlic turns brown. Add the shrimp and continue cooking until it turns pink in the central parts. Include the parsley and leave it on the stove for five more minutes. Once you’re done, you can take the skillet off the stove and serve the shrimp in the plate and top it off with Parmesan. Such an easy and delicious recipe. 

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Ingredients:

To make this pizza pot pie you will need 2 cans pizza dough, 13.5 oz jar pizza sauce, 8 oz mozzarella cheese cut in thick slices, 1 cup whole black olives, 16 oz spicy Italian sausage, 4 tablespoons melted salted butter. 

Instructions:

Set the oven to preheat on 425 F degrees. You will need four ramekins to make this pizza pot pie. Melt the butter and using a brush cover the inside of the ramekins with it. Set four ramekins (at least 8 oz. capacity) on a baking sheet. Get the slices of cheese and cover the bottoms of the ramekins. 

Get a pan and cook the sausage until it turns brown. Add the pizza sauce to the sausage as well. Cook them for around five minutes. Add 5 to 6 olives over the cheese in each ramekin. Then, top them off with the mixture of pizza sauce and sausage. Get the pizza crust and cut it in circles that are a fit for the top of the ramekins. They should be a little bit larger and overhang on the top. Cover the pizza crust with butter. Place the ramekins inside the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. 

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A balsamic reduction, also known as a balsamic glaze, is like balsamic vinegar on steroids. Instead of a non-dense liquid like the vinegar version, a balsamic reduction has a more syrupy and viscous consistency.

It also packs more flavor into a smaller package and isn’t as acidic as normal balsamic vinegar.

Fortunately, balsamic reductions are extremely easy to make at home. It ends up being cheaper and a lot healthier than store-bought balsamic reductions and glazes.

So, let’s learn how to do it!

Ingredients

• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey (optional)

As you can see, a balsamic reduction doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. It is, however, important to decide if you want to use honey or not. A little bit of honey will add a touch of sweetness to the reduction that it won’t otherwise have. In short, it depends on your preference.

Instructions

Place the balsamic vinegar (and honey, if you choose to use it) in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

Once it has reached a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Keep a close eye on the liquid and constantly stir.

Once the liquid is a viscous syrupy texture, your balsamic reduction is ready. Yum!

The post Here’s How to Make Balsamic Reduction at Home appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Twice Bake

You need to bake these cookies twice; once to cook them all the way through, and the second time to make them crispy. Don’t skip out in this crucial step!!

First Bake

After the first bake, let the cookies sit for about 10 minutes to cool a bit. After that, spritz the cookie log with some water to make it easier to cut through.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjlXxjxHfLC/?tagged=homemadebiscotti

Knife

When you make the cut, use a bread knife or serrated knife. This will make sure your cuts are clean and your cookies turn out looking professional.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjlYDa_HcDd/?tagged=homemadebiscotti

Second Bake

For the second bake, you don’t need the heat to be high at all, and the cookies will become crispy quickly. Still, make sure you let them cool on a cooling rack first to ensure their crispiness.

The post Make Perfect Biscotti Every Time With These Tips appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Look no further than this recipe for balsamic chicken thighs. This recipe couldn’t be easier to prepare and to make, and it’s guaranteed to be a hit with anyone that shares this meal with you. Let’s take a look at how it’s done!

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skinless
• Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
• Dried basil
• Dried oregano
• Dried rosemary
• Dried thyme
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Olive oil

Start off by marinating the bone-in chicken thighs in a plastic bag in a healthy amount of balsamic vinegar glaze for 8 to 12 hours. This process will allow the balsamic glaze to penetrate the meat and for it to soak in and make the chicken thighs juicier.

Once the thighs have been marinated, start by removing them from the plastic bag and place them in a large iron skillet.

Once you have done this, take the olive oil and gently drizzle it on top of the chicken thighs, allowing the olive oil to run into the pan.

Finally, sprinkle the thighs with the herbs. After this, they’re ready to cook.

After this, turn the stove onto medium-low heat, and cover the pan. Allow the chicken thighs to simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes.

Once one side has been thoroughly cooked and the thighs are ready to be flipped, turn them over, cover again, and cook for another period of 15-20 minutes.

After this, your balsamic chicken thighs should be ready to eat. Enjoy!

The post It’s Easy to Make this Mouth-Watering Balsamic Chicken Recipe appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

A grilled cheese doesn’t have to be boring or traditional, though, so here are 5 ingredients that can turn a normal grilled cheese into something extraordinary.

1. Tomato Jam

It makes sense, doesn’t it? A classic pairing with a normal grilled cheese sandwich is tomato soup, so adding tomato jam to the sandwich itself is a great way to compliment the cheesiness with a tangy touch.

2. Avocado

The world’s trendiest food right now is a perfect pick to add some extra creaminess and richness to a regular grilled cheese, and it’ll give you a boost of healthy nutrients too.

3. French Toast

Whaaat?! That’s right, using french toast for your grilled cheese instead of normal bread is a great way to add a touch of sweetness and a unique touch to the sandwich. You get bonus points if you drizzle maple syrup on top, too.

4. Macaroni Noodles

Now you must think that I’m crazy. Don’t knock it until you try it, though. Using macaroni (and cheese) as the filling between the bread of the sandwich is insanely delicious.

5. Strawberries

Hear me out here: if you use a mild, soft cheese like brie as the cheese in your sandwich, the tart sweetness of strawberries turns the sandwich into an absolute wonder.

The post These 5 Ingredients Will Take Your Grilled Cheese to the Next Level appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

This is the easiest Shrimp Verde, made with only basic ingredients. You will need to get 1 pound fresh shrimp, 1/4 cup chopped green onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, 2 cloves chopped garlic, 1/2 freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The shrimp need to be peeled and deveined. 

Instructions:

The whole recipe will take you 20 minutes. The shrimp verde preparations start with getting a skillet. Add the olive oil and heat it on the stove. You now need to saute the scallions and garlic for a few minutes right before the garlic turns brown. Add the shrimp and continue cooking until it turns pink in the central parts. Include the parsley and leave it on the stove for five more minutes. Once you’re done, you can take the skillet off the stove and serve the shrimp in the plate and top it off with Parmesan. Such an easy and delicious recipe. 

The post 20-Minute Shrimp Verde Recipe That Will Become Your Favorite appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

To make this pizza pot pie you will need 2 cans pizza dough, 13.5 oz jar pizza sauce, 8 oz mozzarella cheese cut in thick slices, 1 cup whole black olives, 16 oz spicy Italian sausage, 4 tablespoons melted salted butter. 

Instructions:

Set the oven to preheat on 425 F degrees. You will need four ramekins to make this pizza pot pie. Melt the butter and using a brush cover the inside of the ramekins with it. Set four ramekins (at least 8 oz. capacity) on a baking sheet. Get the slices of cheese and cover the bottoms of the ramekins. 

Get a pan and cook the sausage until it turns brown. Add the pizza sauce to the sausage as well. Cook them for around five minutes. Add 5 to 6 olives over the cheese in each ramekin. Then, top them off with the mixture of pizza sauce and sausage. Get the pizza crust and cut it in circles that are a fit for the top of the ramekins. They should be a little bit larger and overhang on the top. Cover the pizza crust with butter. Place the ramekins inside the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. 

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