'Secret ingredient' makes scallops sing
Infused vinegars are a new favorite "secret ingredient" of ours for quickly elevating an ordinary dinner to extraordinary status. Whether flavored with figs, raspberries, pears or other fruits, these vinegars offer a little something extra to excite the palate.
While a wide variety of infused vinegars can be found in boutique food shops, one widely available brand in most major supermarkets is Alessi. The good news is that these vinegars are of good quality at reasonable prices.
Some days, it's enough just to whisk the vinegars into salad dressings. Other nights, we take to experimentation and end up with company-worthy meals such as today's recipe for Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Pear-Infused Balsamic Reduction. It sounds so complicated, but it's really oh so simple! And did we mention so delicioso?
Suggested menu: Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Pear-Infused Balsamic Reduction with baby-field-greens salad and purchased dinner rolls.
• Contact Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross at Desperation Dinners, c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016, or tellus@kitchenscoop.com. Or visit kitchenscoop.com.
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