That's Amore ~ Aceto Balsamico!

Lately I've become obsessed with balsamic vinegar. Perhaps I have a sweet spot in my heart for grapes aged in barrels. Though it's often a standard ingredient as a vinaigrette on a salad, I had no idea it could be so wonderful with other dishes.

My adoration first started with a balsamic butter sauce on ravioli. Butter and balsamic vinegar seem like a match made in heaven! The roasted walnuts make it especially good.

Ravioli with Balsamic Brown Butter, Giada De Laurentiis

I then watched The Barefoot Contessa use balsamic vinegar in a fruit salad. I will never make a fruit salad without it again! Ina serves hers in martini glasses, of course.

Very Berry Fruit Salad by The Barefoot Contessa

I'm on the hunt for more unique recipes with balsamic vinegar. If you have any favorites, please send them my way!