DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

4 medium beets , tops trimmed and scrubbed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
salt
fresh ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 400°F
Place each beet on a square of aluminum foil and wrap tightly.
Place on baking sheet.
Bake until the beets are tender when pierced with a wooden toothpick, usually 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Poke holes in foil to let steam escape and carefully unwrap.
When the beets are [...]

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Like the pepper relish, these super-satisfying onions would be good with all kinds of meat.

Makes 10 servings.

INGREDIENTS
4pounds medium-size red onions
1/4cup olive oil6tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
3tablespoons sugar
6tablespoons balsamic vinegar1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS
Position 1 rack in center and 1 [...]

Janet Fletcher, food writer, says, “Growing up in Texas, where onions were big and tastes were conservative, I guarantee you that cipolline onions were never on the dinner menu. But every generation needs to add its own touch to the traditional Thanksgiving feast, and this Cal-Italian touch is my contribution.”

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INGREDIENTS

5 yellow tomatoes , peeled and chopped
1/3 cup sweet onions , chopped
1/3 cup red bell peppers , chopped
1-2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 cup gorgonzola , crumbled
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
6 slices thick Italian bread, toasted
salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Toss the tomatoes, onion, red pepper, Italianseasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Allow the tomatoes to release their juices.
Place the balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
Allow vinegar to gently reduce until it is [...]