Recipe: Balsamic Glaze — Recipes from The Kitchn

As someone who gets home late on weeknights and wants to do a minimal amount of cooking, I'm a big fan of easy, versatile pick-me-ups that instantly add flavor to whatever it is I'm throwing together. In lieu of simmering a sauce for hours or grinding and toasting my own spices, I'd rather turn to a flavorful, savory ingredient or condiment (often Sriracha or miso paste in my house) that can help me whip up a bold and satisfying meal in a matter of mere minutes.

Recently, as I've begun playing around with weekend meal prepping, I've learned these pick-me-ups can also be homemade — prepped in a big batch and ready to grab on weeknights. This could be a pesto made from the wilting herbs in my fridge, a simple lemon-tahini dressing that's also great as a dip, or, in this case, a tangy and sweet balsamic glaze that's seriously good on everything.

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