Champagne Vinegar

Champagne vinegar is a mild, slightly sweet vinegar made from fermented champagne or white wine. Its delicate flavor and bright acidity make it a popular choice for dressings, marinades, and deglazing.

Notes

This vinegar has a subtle effervescence and a crisp, fruity aroma. Its gentle acidity makes it suitable for both cooking and finishing dishes.

Uses

Salad dressings
Marinades for seafood and poultry
Deglazing pans for sauces
Pickling vegetables
Enhancing vinaigrettes

Replacements

Pizza Sauce

A rich, velvety sauce that brings the essence of Italy to your homemade pizzas. Bursting with the sweetness of ripe tomatoes and a hint of aromatic herbs, it’s the foundation of a truly delicious pie.

Canned Mushrooms

Canned mushrooms are a versatile pantry staple, offering a convenient and long-lasting option for adding earthy, umami-rich flavor to dishes. Originating from various fungi species, most commonly the common button or cremini, they are cleaned, cooked, and preserved in water or a light brine. Their flavor is savory and robust, with a slight tang from the canning process. The texture is soft and tender, having been pre-cooked, which makes them ideal for dishes where a firmer fresh mushroom might overpower. In cooking, canned mushrooms release their juices, contributing to sauces and gravies, and they reheat well without becoming rubbery or losing their essence.

Recipes to try

Smoky Black Bean and Corn Soup with Lime

This soup is a tangy, smoky hug in a bowl, with the fresh zing of lime cutting through rich black beans and sweet corn.

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pizza Pockets

Golden, crispy pockets filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach blend that'll have you reaching for seconds.