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Make it Yourself-Balsamic Roasted Strawberries

Balsamic Roasted Strawberries is a simple yet elegant dessert that transforms fresh strawberries into a sweet and tangy treat with a rich, caramelized flavor. Roasting the strawberries intensifies their natural sweetness, while the balsamic vinegar adds a subtle tartness that enhances the fruit’s flavor. This dish is incredibly versatile—enjoy it as a topping for ice cream, yogurt, or pancakes, or serve it on its own for a light, fruity dessert. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, balsamic roasted strawberries are a delightful way to elevate any meal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Fresh mint or basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the halved strawberries with balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the strawberries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the strawberries are soft and the balsamic mixture has thickened into a syrupy glaze.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy your Balsamic Roasted Strawberries as a topping for ice cream, yogurt, or a fresh dessert garnished with mint or basil!

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For Hot Sauce & Rubs, Call Uncle Bud!

Fire & Spice

By Sally Deering

 

Uncle Bud drawing
Tony Alexander aka Uncle Bud

 After telling his buddies the hot sauce on his

Uncle Bud photo
The real Tony Alexander
aka Uncle Bud

wings wasn’t making him sweat, Tony Alexander’s friends told him if he didn’t think the sauce was hot enough, he should make his own.

And that’s exactly what Alexander did.

That challenge happened a few years back and now Tony Alexander goes by the nickname Uncle Bud, chief cook and bottle washer for his own brand of sauces guaranteed to bedazzle any dish, even two fried eggs. Alexander sells his sauces at the Riveview Farmers’ Markets on Sundays in the Heights (May-November) and at the Grove Street Plaza for Groove on Grove on Thursdays. Currently, he’s in the process of getting his sauces into a big box store that sells whole foods.

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