Thyme Vinegar Food

THYME VINEGAR

Steps:

• Wash and dry thyme.
• In a large saucepan, bring the vinegar to a boil over high heat.
• Add four thyme springs to the vinegar.
• Remove from heat and let cool, uncovered, until vinegar reaches room temperature.
• Remove the thyme from the vinegar.
• Pour vinegar in hot sterlized bottle, add remaining thyme and seal.
• Store in a cool, dark place for at least one week before using.

THYME-ROASTED POTATO W/ BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Place potatoes in large bowl.
• Generously coat potatoes with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons thyme and garlic salt.
• Toss to coat.
• Coat large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
• Arrange potatoes, cut side down, on sheet.
• Roast potatoes until tender and golden brown, turning every 15 minutes and roasting about 45 minutes total.
• Meanwhile, stir vinegar and sugar in heavy small saucepan over high heat until sugar dissolves.
• Boil until liquid is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 10 minutes.
• Mix in remaining 1 tablespoon thyme.
• Transfer potatoes to plates.
• Drizzle some balsamic syrup over potatoes.

WHITE BALSAMIC BLACKBERRY W/ LEMON THYME VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat vinegar until steamy but not boiling.
• Remove from heat and add blackberries and lemon thyme and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Pour all into a sterile, wide-mouth jar and seal tightly. Place in a cool dark spot and shake gently twice a day for about 1 week.
• Strain and decant into a sterile cruet and use as a substitute for regular vinegar.

FLAT BEANS WITH MUSTARD THYME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, thyme, garlic, and 1/2 tsp each of kosher salt and pepper, then whisk in oil in a slow stream until well-blended.
• Cook beans in a large pot of well-salted boiling water until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain, then toss with dressing and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH THYME AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Cut parsnip, leek, and carrot into short strips. Cut onion coarsely. Leave garlic cloves whole or cut in half. Do not peel the garlic.
• Evenly coat the vegetables in the oil and thyme. Spread evenly in a pan and roast for 60 - 90 minutes at 400 degrees. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking to the bottom. Vegetables are done when parsnips and carrots are tender and the edges of the leeks are burnt.
• Finally, drizzle balsamic vinegar to taste over vegetables, stir, and serve.

THYME ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the parsnips and carrots with the oil, maple syrup, white wine vinegar, thyme and some seasoning in a large roasting tin.
• Cover tightly with foil and roast for 20 mins. Remove the foil and give everything a good shake, then roast for a further 30 mins on the top shelf of the oven or until the vegetables are tender and caramelised.