Balsamic Reduction

Ingredients: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar Directions: Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a sauce pan Once boiling, reduce heat and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes Let cool to room temperature, sauce will be thick and syrup-like

Pesto

Ingredients: 5 cups young sweet basil packed 1 3/4 oz parmesan cheese (seasoned parmigiano reggiano or grana padano) 1 oz pecorino 1/2 cup olive oil 3/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 cloves garlic Directions: Shred cheese into bowl and set aside In mortar bowl, combine the pine nuts, garlic and ¾ teaspoon salt. Mash with pestle until ingredients create…