Flavored Vinegars

by Michael Chiarello, Penelope Wisner, Daniel Proctor (Photographer)

From classic balsamic and red wine vinegars to innovative elixirs infused with fruit, savory, and herbal essences, flavored vinegars are as perfect for gift-giving as they are for enlivening favorite dishes. In Flavored Vinegars —an enticing companion volume to the best-selling Flavored Oils —acclaimed chef Michael Chiarello proves once again that great food can be pure it's as easy as drizzling a few drops of balsamic vinegar on a ripe slice of melon or brushing mango vinegar on fish as it goes to the grill. Heady and aromatic, a flavored vinegar intensifies the taste of many dishes without added fat or calories. This delectable collection includes over 50 quick and easy recipes for making and using a fabulous array of vinegars to create inspired appetizers and salads, pastas and entrees, marinades, and even desserts. Brimming with inventive ideas and vibrant, full-color photographs, Flavored Vinegars provides all the inspiration to add a tasty accent to any meal.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food

96 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1996

About the author

Michael Chiarello was an award-winning chef and owner of critically acclaimed Bottega restaurant in the Napa Valley. He made his mark by combining his Southern Italian roots with the distinctive hallmarks of Napa Valley living. From his earliest childhood experiences – created around his mother’s California kitchen with his extended Italian family of butchers, cheesemakers and ranchers -Michael Chiarello dreamed of becoming a chef one day. Decades later, he had realized his dream, and much more.

Upon graduating from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Michael began to shape his career into what he would become: an acclaimed chef, highly-rated vintner, culinary & lifestyle trends pioneer, noted author, and Emmy®-winning television host on Food Network and Cooking Channel. Throughout his achievements, he incorporated his passion for seasonal, sustainable living – and the artisan purveyors who make it possible – into his endeavors. His unique perspective on good food & healthy living, spiced with a dose of old-world charm, inspired friends and family to create meaningful memories around their table. His passion for a food-centric life was shared with his fans, restaurant guests, television viewers and Napa Valley visitors alike.