I am loving my new star ingredients from Oli+Ve, Blackberry Ginger Balsamic Vinegar.  In fact I’ll be back for refills this weekend.  Whenever I have the opportunity to cook for a group, small or large, I love to try something new.  It’s risky (if it flops) but measuring the mmmm mmm good tells you best whether it’s a keeper or history.

Today, I created Orzo Salad with Peppercorn & Balsamic Poached Pears.  I tossed cooled orzo in lemon oil with a little salt & pepper.  Added fresh spinach, watercress, scallions, blackberries, sliced almonds, fresh lemony thyme leaves and peppercorn & balsamic poached pears.  Drizzled all ingredients with Lemon Blackberry Vinaigrette.  I think they liked it.  That makes me happy.

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I discovered a lovely new shop for premium olive oils & balsamic vinegars.  I came home with Blackberry Ginger Balsamic, among others.  The flavor is so wonderful.  Sweet, yet balanced by vinegar tart with a smooth finish.  I’m now on a mission to come up with as many ways to incorporate it into my meals as possible.

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Peppercorn & Balsamic Poached Pears

Balsamic vinegar pairs so well with pears :)

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme adapted from A Stack of Dishes

Ingredients

• 2 Pears peeled and sliced thin
• 3 Tbl. Blackberry Ginger Balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbl. apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbl. sugar
• 15 – 20 peppercorns

Instructions

• Combine vinegars, sugar, and peppercorns in a small saucepan and warm over low heat until sugar dissolves. Add thin sliced pears and poach for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and allow pears to steep for 1 hour. Remove pears from liquid.
• Return liquid to heat and cook to reduce slightly.

Notes

I served the pears in an Orzo Salad and used the balsamic reduction in my Lemon Blackberry Vinaigrette.

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