Recipes With Balsamic Vinegar
Got balsamic vinegar on hand? Here are 10 recipes you can make with it, ranked by how few extra ingredients they need — the simplest matches come first.










Pairs well with
Virgin Olive Oil Garlic Onion Clear Honey Tomato Butter Chicken Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Storing & using Balsamic Vinegar
Keep tightly sealed; refrigerate after opening if the label says to, and keep oils away from heat and direct light. Out of Balsamic Vinegar? red wine vinegar + sugar is a common swap (1:1 + pinch sugar).
Balsamic Vinegar recipe FAQs
What can I make with just balsamic vinegar?
Start with the simplest recipes above — most lean on virgin olive oil or a few everyday staples alongside it.
What goes well with balsamic vinegar?
Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Onion, Clear Honey, Tomato are the most common pairings in our recipes.
How do I find recipes for balsamic vinegar plus what else I have?
Use Cook with what you have (/pantry/) — add balsamic vinegar plus anything else in your kitchen, and recipes rank by how many you already own.