Balsamic vinegar recipes

Make your own balsamic glaze to add to salads. It's easy to make and is lovely drizzled over a caprese salad with tomatoes, basil and mozzarella

Blend up raspberries and white balsamic vinegar to make the dressing for this fabulous summer salad of tomatoes, basil, goat's curd and pistachios

This vibrant veggie Christmas side dish beautifully contrasts sweet and savoury, make it up to four days in advance or freeze it

Enjoy all five of your 5-a-day in this healthy Sunday roast. It's a good source of energising vitamin C and iron, needed for healthy nails and hair

Try these simple no-bake strawberry tarts which are flavoured with hints of balsamic vinegar and black pepper for an unusual twist. A stunning summer dessert

Bake a comforting vegetarian version of shepherd's pie using lentils. The pies are rich in calcium, folate and iron as well as delivering three of your 5-a-day

Sweet shallots and tangy balsamic vinegar make a perfect pairing in this delectable side dish. Crumble over a handful of soft goat's cheese and parsley to serve

Combine the rich flavours of balsamic and beetroot in a healthy beef dish that feels indulgent yet is low fat, low calorie and contains three of your five-a-day

This pretty vegetarian main is made from quick-cook cheesy polenta topped with mushrooms, mozzarella, rocket and balsamic vinegar

Replace dairy with creamy avocado, full of healthy fat, in these delicious ices and bring out the flavour of strawberries with balsamic vinegar

Tangy balsamic vinegar, sweet beetroot and creamy goat's cheese combine beautifully in this easy vegetarian salad. It also contains four of your five-a-day

Rich in potassium, we've swapped pasta for courgettes to make ultra-trendy courgetti. Potassium helps to lower blood pressure and maintain a healthy heart rate

This vibrant vegetarian side dish is dressed with chilli, spring onion and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkled with crunchy pumpkin seeds

This vegetarian side dish works well with a Sunday roast. Sweeten the whole onions with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup

This simple vegetarian side dish can be served with meat, fish and veggie mains alike

Low-fat tender chicken in a rich gravy with rosemary and balsamic vinegar

Freeze single portions of sirloin steak and chips so you have a home-cooked meal within minutes of getting home

Make this dish a meal in a pan by stirring through some chickpeas or butter beans for the final five minutes

Roast florets of cauliflower with chilli and garlic for a healthy vegetarian side dish

The perfect way to end a busy day, just 20 minutes

A flavour-packed, unusual salad that's delicious warm or cold - works really well as part of a buffet

A classy main course for two, inspired by the Italian region of Emiglia-Romagna

Poaching blueberries really brings out their
flavour, especially with a dash of balsamic
vinegar

Impress your family with this light and tasty pork dish