Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine all ingredients and allow flavors to develop.

Found here: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/honey-balsamic-vinaigrette-10000001187131/

Chicken with Shallots & balsamic vinegar

If you’ve never cooked with balsamic vinegar before, do not be intimidated by the smell.  It mellows out beautifully.

4 5oz boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 T flour

1/4 t kosher salt

pepper

2 t olive oil

1/2 cup shallots, chopped

1 c chicken broth

2 T balsamic vinegar

1/2 t dried thyme

1 T butter

 

Coat chicken breasts with a mixture of flour, kosher salt, and a dash of pepper.  Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.  Add chicken and cook, turning once, 7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.  Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.  Add shallots to pan and saute until lightly browned.  Add chicken broth, vinegar, and thyme.  Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until shallots are tender and sauce is syrupy (about 4 minutes).  Stir in butter.  Remove pan from heat.  Plate chicken, and cover with sauce.

 

From Woman’s Day September 2010.