Balsamic Spritzer Food

BALSAMIC SPRITZER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a jar and cover. Shake well.
• Leave at room temperature at least one hour, and preferably overnight. Shake occasionally during this period.
• Strain using a coffee filter in a strainer. Put the liquid in a food-quality spritzer bottle.
• Before using, each time, shake well. Then spritz on the salad greens or vegetables of your choice.

BERRY SPRITZER

Steps:

• In a small pot, bring raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and sugar to a boil over medium-high. Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a large container, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Refrigerate until cold, 30 minutes. Add seltzer and serve over ice with crushed raspberries and blueberries if desired.

VINEGAR SPRITZER

Steps:

• Combine the seltzer and vinegar in a large glass and stir to combine. If you like, add sweetener to taste. Add ice and top with the citrus twist.
• TIP
• Simple syrup is easy to make and is great to have on hand for sweetening cocktails, iced coffee or tea, or this simple spritzer. Combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan (2 cups is a good amount), bring to a boil, and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool and refrigerate for indefinite shelf life.

STEAK WITH PARMESAN BUTTER, BALSAMIC GLAZE, AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Mix grated cheese and butter in small bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper; set aside. Sprinkle steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak; cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to plate. Add vinegar, shallots, and sugar to skillet; boil until reduced to glaze, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Divide arugula and Parmesan shavings between 2 plates. Squeeze lemon over. Slice steak; place atop arugula. Top steak with Parmesan butter. Drizzle lightly with glaze.