Strawberries Chips Parmesan Basil And Balsamic Pearls Food

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Thirty minutes to an hour before serving, combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside at room temperature.
• Place a serving of the strawberries in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream on top and dust lightly with lemon zest.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place strawberries in a bowl. Drizzle vinegar over strawberries, and sprinkle with sugar. Stir gently to combine. Cover, and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour but not more than 4 hours. Just before serving, grind pepper over berries.

PARMESAN-STUFFED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Use a small paring knife to hull and core the strawberries, removing a bit extra from the center. Stuff each strawberry with a few pieces of Parmesan until filled. Lay the strawberries on a large platter and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.

BALSAMIC-MACERATED STRAWBERRIES WITH BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently toss the strawberries with the sugar and vinegar. Let sit at room temperature until the strawberries have released their juices but are not yet mushy, about 30 minutes. (Don't let the berries sit for more than 90 minutes, or they'll start to collapse.)
• Just before serving, stack the basil leaves on a cutting board and roll them vertically into a loose cigar shape. Using a sharp chef's knife, very thinly slice across the roll to make a fine chiffonade of basil.
• Portion the strawberries and their juices among four small bowls and scatter with the basil to garnish, or choose one of the serving suggestions below.
• Serve the strawberries over grilled or toasted pound cake. Garnish with a dollop of crème fraîche.
• Put the berries on split biscuits for shortcakes; top with whipped cream and scatter with the basil.
• Layer the berries with ice cream or yogurt for a parfait. Garnish with the basil.
• Spoon the strawberries over a poached or roasted peach half.
• Use the berries as a filling for crêpes or a topping for waffles.
• Mash the berries slightly and fold into whipped creamm for a quick fool. Garnish with the basil.

FRESH STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BASIL

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar, honey, and pepper. Add basil and strawberries; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 10 minutes and up to 1 1/2 hours. Serve chilled.

BOCCONCINI & STRAWBERRY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup into a small resealable plastic bag. Add the cheese; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining vinaigrette. , Meanwhile, place baguette slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Drain and discard marinade from cheese. Combine marinated cheese and strawberries., Top toasts with salad greens and cheese mixture; drizzle with reserved vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC-BASIL POP

Steps:

• Place 2 cups of whole strawberries in a glass or plastic bowl with 1 tablespoon basil. Top with sugar and balsamic vinegar. Toss and let marinate for 1 hour. Slice remaining strawberries and set aside. In blender, puree strawberry-vinegar mixture until smooth. Add strawberry slices and remaining basil. Mix well and pour into ice-pop molds. Insert sticks and freeze for about 8 hours.

STRAWBERRY SALSA WITH BALSAMIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Stir together strawberries, balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, and black pepper. Let stand 15 minutes. Stir in basil and mint. Season to taste with additional black pepper. Serve!

STRAWBERRY BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Begin by heating a large skillet to medium heat.
• Prepare your chicken breasts: you may need to pound the breast to make them a bit thinner, mine were approximately 1 inch. While the skillet is heating up, marinate the chicken with garlic and balsamic vinegar.
• Add oil to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side (until golden brown, but cooked through). Set aside.
• Meanwhile, prepare the topping. Toss together strawberries and basil. Top each chicken breast with strawberry mixture, and salt and pepper to taste. Add additional balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze* if desired. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY-BASIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
• Add romaine lettuce, strawberries, onion and basil.
• Toss to coat.

STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC BASIL POPSICLES RECIPE

Steps:

• Put 2 cups of the whole strawberries in a glass bowl with 1 tablespoon of basil. Top with sugar and balsamic vinegar. Toss and allow to marinate for 1 hour.
• Slice remaining strawberries and set aside.
• In blender or food processor, puree strawberry-vinegar mixture until smooth.
• Add strawberry slices and remaining basil.
• Mix well and pour into four 3.5-ounce popsicle molds.
• Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for about 8 hours.
• Per serving: 70 cal, 0g fat, 16g carbs, 0mg sodium, 2g fiber, 1g protein

STRAWBERRIES CHIPS, PARMESAN, BASIL, AND BALSAMIC PEARLS

Steps:

• Prepare the balsamic pearls(Recipe#500406). Pour the olive oil into a tall, clear vessel, like a large beer glass, and place it in the freezer to chill to about 38*F, about 30 minutes.
• Combine the agar agar and balsamic in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir to completely dissolve the agar agar. Let cool for 5 minutes, to about 125*F. Then transfer the mixture to a large plastic syringe or a squeeze bottle. Carefully dispense frops into the olive oil to form "pearls", allowing them to sink to the bottom. Drain the pearls when ready to use, reserving the olive oil for another use.
• Make the strawberry chips:.
• Preheat the oven to 300*F. Thinly slice the strawberries lengthwise. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat, and arrange the slices evenly on the sheet. Sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar. Bake for 2 hours, or until the strawberries are dehydrated and crisp.
• To assemble, halve the fresh strawberries lengthwise. Top with the balsamic pearls, Parmesan shavings, basil flowers, and sprouts.
• Garnish with the dried strawberry chips. Dot with a little extra virgin olive oil.