Balsamic vinegar

A typical pantry item in many homes is balsamic vinegar. It has molasses, fig, and cherry overtones and is created from fermented grape juice. It's thicker, darker, and sweeter than red wine vinegar, so you might need to reduce the amount of sweetness in the meal you're preparing.

Simply swap it in at a 1:1 ratio for red wine vinegar in salad dressings. You could want to first dilute it with red wine or white vinegar in a ratio of 1:1 for various dishes, such as marinades or sauces for pizza or crostini. Fruit, roasted tomatoes, cubed avocado, and grilled sweet potatoes all taste great with balsamic vinegar.