Reduction Essentials Balsamic Blueberry Walnuts Food

SPRING SALAD WITH BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss spring greens, strawberries, 1 cup blueberries, blue cheese, and walnuts together in a bowl.
• Blend remaining blueberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and mustard together in a blender until dressing is smooth; season with salt and black pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

BALSAMIC BLUEBERRIES WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Tip the blueberries into a pan with the sugar, vinegar and 1 tbsp water. Heat very gently for 1-2 mins until the berries soften, but don't burst. Set aside until ready to serve. Spoon over the ice cream and eat with crisp biscuits.

REDUCTION ESSENTIALS: BALSAMIC, BLUEBERRY, WALNUTS

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. You will need a small saucepan to make this recipe.
• 3. This is the time to pull out that good balsamic, and wine.
• 4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 5. Add the butter to a small saucepan, over medium heat.
• 6. After the butter melts, add the coconut sugar and garlic, and cook for about 60 seconds, stirring constantly.
• 7. Add the wine, balsamic vinegar, blueberries, and walnuts.
• 8. Reduce the heat until you see steam coming off the surface but no bubbles. Allow it to slowly evaporate, until reduced by half, about 25 - 30 minutes.
• 9. NEVER allow this sauce to get to a simmer. If you do, it will burn, and you will have to start all over.
• 10. While it is simmering give is a whisk now-and-then, and add pinch of salt and pepper, to taste.
• 11. Take off the heat and allow to sit for a few minutes.
• 12. PLATE/PRESENT
• 13. Serve over your favorite steak or salad. Enjoy.
• 14. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

KENN'S RASPBERRY BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Wash raspberries and pat dry with a lint-free cloth.
• In a sauce reduction pan or 9" skillet, pour in vinegar and rapidly bring up to temperature. (about 175°f) Add sugar and dissolve. Raise temperature to near boil. Add raspberries and stir mixture until reduced by about 2/3.
• Be careful not to scorch. You must continue stirring until complete.
• This can be canned in 4 ounce jars for gift giving.
• Canning instructions: While still hot; dip reduction into sanitized 4 ounce canning grade jars, leaving ½" headspace. Place sanitized sealable lids onto jars and place in water bath canner and process for 10 minutes.