Oven-barbecued beef short ribs, marinated in soy and cider vinegar, braised fork-tender, then basted with barbecue sauce and roasted until sticky and well browned. Fall-off-the-bone ribs, no grill required.
Garlic and sage grilled chicken with a tangy cider vinegar marinade thickened by an emulsified egg-and-oil base. Smoky from indirect charcoal heat, juicy and herby in every bite.
Grilled lamb skewers marinated overnight in fresh mint, orange juice, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, and sherry. Bold East-meets-Mediterranean flavors on the grill in under 10 minutes.
This light dessert is so refreshing, pavloas is made from egg whites, which is light and fluffy, spiced plum adds the fruity flavor. Perfect dessert after a heavy main dish!
Southwest riblets baked in a mole-inspired sauce with ground red chiles, unsweetened chocolate, juniper berries, tomato paste, and apple cider vinegar. A smoky, complex, slightly bitter glaze on tender pork back ribs.
Steamed asparagus with a warm hazelnut brown butter sauce finished with apple cider vinegar. Four ingredients, 30 minutes, and a nutty richness that makes spring asparagus taste like a restaurant side dish.
Four-bean salad marinated for two days in a sweet wine vinegar and cider vinegar dressing with tarragon and basil. Green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas layered with sliced onion rings.
Papaya tomatillo relish with cinnamon, cayenne, brown sugar, and dried currants. Serve hot or cold with lamb, pork, or curries. Keeps 3 weeks refrigerated.
Individual Thai-style pizzas with peanut sauce, Monterey Jack, bean sprouts, shrimp, and green onion on Italian bread shells. A Thai-Italian fusion appetizer in 30 minutes.
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Szechwan eggplant and tofu stir-fry with soy-sherry-ginger sauce and a cayenne kick. A vegan Sichuan-style wok dish that turns eggplant silky and tofu deeply flavored.
Pickled Jerusalem artichokes with triple-mustard brine, turmeric, onions, and apple cider vinegar. A tangy, old-fashioned canning recipe that seasons for a month before eating.
Chinese-style wilted greens relish with spinach or garland chrysanthemum, sesame oil, and vinegar. A bright, cold side dish served at room temperature or chilled.
Louisiana BBQ shrimp skewers with a homemade sauce of ketchup, cider vinegar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and bacon drippings. Sauce mellows for a week before grilling for deep, layered flavor.
Oven-baked bone-in pork loin basted with a tangy-sweet sauce of tomato puree, apple cider vinegar, and molasses. A simple Southern-style roast with a sticky, caramelized glaze.
Smoked pulled pork shoulder doused in a tangy apple cider vinegar marinade with chipotle peppers and garlic. Hickory smoke meets slow-burn chili heat, piled on soft rolls with slaw.
Spinning out the juice from cherry tomatoes makes the salad tasty but not watery. You can use this technique in all the tomato salads. And the reduction of the tomato juice adds the tangy flavor to the dressing.
Grilled pork ribs basted with a tangy Florida-style barbecue sauce of butter, vinegar, ketchup, horseradish, and fresh lime juice. Bold, buttery, and deeply Southern.
Steak and shrimp wonton filling with marinated beef, lemon-kissed shrimp, water chestnuts, and cilantro. A surf-and-turf twist for fried or boiled dumplings.
Garlic curry vinaigrette mixes garlic powder, curry, mustard, and cayenne with cider and white vinegars. A bold, flavor-packed dressing that scales to a full gallon for catering or party prep.
Buttermilk coleslaw with sour cream, apple cider vinegar, celery seed, and a kick of hot sauce. A tangy, creamy slaw that skips the mayo entirely.
Grilled beef sirloin kabobs marinated in brown sugar, chili powder, and hot sauce, served over fresh spinach with a cool yogurt dipping sauce.
Honey barbecue chicken breasts oven-baked in a homemade tomato-honey sauce with cider vinegar, Worcestershire, and paprika. A no-grill weeknight BBQ supper.
Picante potato salad with corn, red bell pepper, and scallions in a cumin-spiked vinaigrette. A mayo-free Mexican-style side dish served cold with fresh cilantro.
Spiced beef pot roast marinated in cumin, turmeric, ginger, mustard, garlic, and cider vinegar, then slow-simmered with bay leaves, cloves, and tomato puree. A deeply fragrant roast with global spice soul.
Classic bread and butter pickle slices with cucumber, onion, and green pepper in a sweet-tart cider vinegar brine with mustard seed, turmeric, and celery seed. Canned for the pantry.
Homemade bath oil soak with milk, yogurt, eggs, butter, peach juice, and witch hazel. A moisturizing Cleopatra-style milk bath you can make from kitchen staples.
Hearty minestrone: vegetable soup with leeks, potatoes, white beans, zucchini, orzo pasta, and spinach in chicken broth. Lighter weeknight take on the Italian classic in 30 minutes.
Vegan Cuban-style black beans with two stages of green pepper, classic sofrito, and a finish of apple cider vinegar. Slow-simmered until the beans crack open. Plant-based comfort that holds its own.
Mexican Cincinnati chili spiced with cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and a square of unsweetened chocolate, ladled over spaghetti and topped with cheddar. The Greek-American Midwestern classic with a Mexican mole twist.
Salad with warm goat cheese: crumb-coated Montrachet rounds fried to a golden crust over tender greens in a champagne-cider vinaigrette. A French bistro classic worth every step.
Perfection salad is a vintage molded gelatin salad with shredded cabbage, celery, green pepper, and pimento suspended in a tangy lemon-vinegar aspic. A retro potluck classic that chills until firm.
Insalata pizzas with garlic-mozzarella pita bases topped with dressed greens, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, and fresh basil. A 20-minute hot-meets-cold vegetarian dinner that eats like pizza and salad in one bite.
Homemade honey mustard made from scratch with dry mustard powder, honey, apple cider vinegar, and turmeric. A creamy condiment that keeps refrigerated for up to a month.
Orange pepper steaks are beef tenderloin crusted in coarse black pepper and broiled with an orange marmalade, ginger, and vinegar glaze. Five ingredients, big flavor.
Best homemade harvest apple pie: a tender egg-and-vinegar crust filled with cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples and a brown sugar crumb, splashed with cider and finished with pastry apple cutouts.
Homemade baked beans slow-cooked for 7 hours with white beans, molasses, ketchup, dry mustard, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Old-fashioned, from-scratch Boston-style beans.
Pulled pork barbecue tossed with egg noodles in a homemade ketchup-based sauce with cinnamon, chili powder, and apple cider vinegar. A hearty, tangy one-skillet dinner.
Wilted spinach salad with a hot bacon and cider vinegar dressing, orange segments, cashews, red onion, and tarragon. Made entirely in the microwave for a warm salad ready in minutes.
Brown rice salad with mandarin oranges, golden raisins, and pecans tossed in orange juice and apple cider vinegar. A bright, citrusy grain salad served at room temperature that's vegan and gluten-free.
Southern spareribs marinated in tomato juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and dry mustard, then oven-baked covered until fall-off-the-bone tender. No grill needed.
Plum-teri turkey breast glazed with a sweet-savoury mix of teriyaki, plum jam, sherry, and garlic. Roasted hot-then-low for tender meat and a lacquered, fruit-forward crust.
Shallot and papaya chutney simmers with cider vinegar, brown sugar, fresh ginger, golden raisins and cinnamon. Sweet-tangy condiment for grilled meats, roasts, fish, or burgers.
Five-ingredient no-cook barbecue sauce with ketchup, honey, cider vinegar, Worcestershire, and chili powder. Ready in 5 minutes flat.
Braised escarole with caramelized apples, shallots, and toasted pecans in a cider vinegar pan sauce. A bitter-sweet fall side dish that pairs beautifully with pork, duck, or roast chicken.
Lemon-pepper barbecued chicken: skinless chicken breasts baked in a homemade tomato barbecue sauce brightened with lemon, cider vinegar, and a peppery, mustardy kick. A tangy, lighter take on oven BBQ chicken.
DO NOT attempt this recipe in a crockpot, since no evaporation takes place there.
A spicy sauce made from chili peppers and olive oil that goes great with fish or over a tender steak.