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Giada cooks with cheese Oct. 9: From Parmesan to pecorino, cheeses add a flavorful touch to Italian dishes. TODAY contributor Giada De Laurentiis cooks some of her favorites recipes with the TODAY hosts. Today show |
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updated 9:13 a.m. ET Oct. 9, 2009
So many great Italian meals include cheese: Parmesan, pecorino, mozzarella. Chef Giada De Laurentiis explains how you can easily take your favorite cheese to new levels with simple add-ons, like her recipe for rosemary balsamic syrup.
Rosemary Balsamic Syrup
Giada De Laurentiis
This is a great item to serve with cheese.
INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 small fresh rosemary sprig
DIRECTIONS
Combine the sugar, balsamic vinegar, and rosemary for the Balsamic Syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Discard the rosemary sprig and let the syrup cool.
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